Lagos Announces Partial Road Closures for Project Commissioning

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Lagos Announces Partial Road Closures for Project Commissioning

The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across key parts of the state ahead of the commissioning of major infrastructure projects scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the temporary closures were necessary to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of the events.

He advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance and avoid affected corridors during the specified periods to minimise traffic disruptions.

According to the statement, the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge will be commissioned on Wednesday, April 8, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with traffic expected to be affected in the Opebi-Allen, Ikeja and Ojota areas.

“All motorists transiting this corridor during the specified hours should seek alternative routes to avoid congestion and ensure timely arrival at their destinations,” the statement read.

On Thursday, April 9, two separate commissioning events are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The first is the commissioning of the Tolu Schools Complex, which will impact traffic in the Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle areas. Motorists operating within these locations have been urged to consider alternative routes and allow additional travel time.

Later in the day, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., another event will take place at Eko Hotel and within Victoria Island, with road users advised to avoid the corridor or expect delays.

The government added that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other traffic enforcement agencies would be deployed to manage vehicular movement and assist commuters.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu is expected to attend the events. Authorities have also deployed 500 additional LASTMA officers to ensure effective traffic control and public safety during the commissioning programmes.