By Ejiofor Toochi
Edited by Ezennia Uche
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic management plan ahead of the commencement of Phase I reconstruction and expansion of Ogunnusi Road in Ikeja Local Government.
The project, to be executed by the Federal Ministry of Works, will cover the stretch from Ojodu-Berger Bus Stop to Mobil Filling Station Junction (Ijaye/Agege bound). It forms part of a comprehensive plan to upgrade the 9-kilometre dual carriage corridor between the two points, both inbound and outbound.
In a statement signed by Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi on March 1, 2026, it was explained that the traffic adjustments were necessary to ensure seamless execution of the project.
The entire project (Phases I and II) is scheduled to run from March 6, 2026, to January 6, 2028, in different phases. Phase I, spanning 4.5 kilometres from Ojodu-Berger Bus Stop inward to Mobil Filling Station Junction, will commence on Friday, March 6, 2026, and is expected to be completed by February 6, 2027.
To facilitate the works, vehicular access will be restricted within the designated construction zone, with diversion routes announced for motorists.
The statement read, “Motorists inward Ijaye/Agege through Ogunnusi Road (Ojodu-Berger) will be diverted to move on a contraflow on Ojodu-Berger bound carriageway for approximately one (1) kilometre, after which they will gain access back into the main carriageway to continue their journeys.
“Alternatively, motorists may use Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo Way to connect Otunba Jobifele Way to Obafemi Awolowo Way to link Lateef Jakande Road to connect with their respective destinations.
“Articulated and trucks drivers from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway heading to Agege are advised to go through Ojota /Maryland to link Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way to access Kodesoh Street and connect Oba Akran Avenue to Guinness Roundabout to link Ogba Road to Pen cinema and continue their journeys.
“Motorists travelling from Ijaye/Agege through Ogunnusi Road toward Ojodu-Berger will experience through traffic. However, upon approaching the work zone, they will be diverted to form a contraflow with Ijaye/Agege bound traffic for approximately one (1) kilometre before regaining full access to the road after the construction area.”
“To ensure smooth traffic flow and prompt incident response, emergency tow vehicles will be stationed strategically within the corridor to provide quick recovery operations throughout the construction period,” the statement added.
Motorists are urged to remain patient, obey all traffic signs, and cooperate with traffic officials stationed along the route. The temporary traffic measures are essential to ensure the safe and efficient completion of the reconstruction.
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