The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion on the popular Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and has highlighted alternative routes available for the motoring public.
This is contained in a statement issued by Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Transportation.
According to the statement, the traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway became imperative as the construction works on the corridor reached its concluding stage.
He said the diversion plan as announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the traffic diversion which is slated for Saturday, 24th June, 2023, had alternative routes open for commuters.
Toriola said the exit from the New Garage bus stop on Lagos bound carriageway enroute River Valley Estate, Isheri and Ogunusi Road would be closed to traffic.
The permanent secretary added that all traffic from Kara Bridge on Lagos bound carriageway heading to River Valley Estate, Isheri and Ogunusi Road would then be diverted to the exit immediately after Kara Bridge through Limson Road to connect their respective destinations.
“Alternatively, motorists can also make use of the U-turn by the Vehicle Inspection Services, (VIS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Office at Ojodu to connect the expressway through the Lagos State Public Works Office/BRT bus stop.
This notification further urged motorists to obey traffic signs and the directives of the Traffic Management Authorities Personnel to ensure seamless movement within the corridor,” he said.
