Plan Your Movements: Lagos Govt Announces Traffic Diversion
Lagos state government has called out to its residents to plan their movements, following the announcement to divert traffic for emergency repairs on Independence/Mekwen Bridge, inbound the Marina/CMS route.
The Lagos state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Oshiyemi confirmed the planned diversion in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos.
According to Oshiyemi, the diversion will begin on March 19 and last until May 26.
During repairs, the road from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) through Bonny Camp Bridge to Independence Bridge will be closed to vehicles.
Likewise, the service lane at Bonny Camp Underpass Bridge inbound Independence Bridge will not be accessible to motorists.
However, the service lane from Ahmadu Bello Way to Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue will remain open to traffic,” he said.
He listed alternative routes for motorists to ease traffic flow during the repair period.
According to him, motorists going to Victoria Island from Ahmadu Bello Way should use Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Akin Adesola Street, Falomo Roundabout, then Obafemi Awolowo Road to Ring Road.
Those heading to 3rd Mainland Bridge should take Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Akin Adesola Street, Alfred Rewane Road, Osborne Road, then link Ring Road.
Motorists going to Inner Marina and CMS from Ahmadu Bello Way should follow Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Akin Adesola Street, Falomo Roundabout, and Obafemi Awolowo Road to J.K. Randle Road.
Similarly, those heading to Ahmadu Bello Way from Inner Marina or CMS will go through traffic access available.