The Lagos State Government has announced that there will be diversion of traffic from midnight on Friday, 10th September 2021, as work has commenced fully at Awolowo Way/Kodesho/Oba Akran Road, Underpass (by Computer Village) in Ikeja area of the State.
A statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Transporation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, explained that the construction works will last for over eight months and will be done in phases.
The Commissioner urged the citizens to cooperate with the State Government by adhering to all the directives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) personnel and the traffic advisory provided as efficient traffic diversion plans have been mapped out to minimise the inconveniences that may arise from the construction.
Explaining more on the diversion plan, Oladeinde revealed that,”during the construction period at LASUTH underbridge axis, inbound Obafemi Awolowo Way (Zone 1), motorists heading towards Oba Akran/Underbridge will be diverted to Oriyomi Street to link Olowu and access Awolowo Way for the desired destination or proceed to make a U-turn to connect Ajao Street and access Adeniyi Jones.
“motorists coming from the outbound lane on Awolowo Road will be diverted to Ajao Street to link Adeniyi Jones and also connect with Oba Akran, with a U-turn to Oshifila or Modupe Street to link up with Akinremi or Adegbola for the desired destinations during the construction of Obafemi Awolowo inbound Oba Akran axis (Zone 2).
“vehicle owners heading towards the Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway will be diverted to the same routes highlighted under Zone 2 Traffic Diversion, which is Modupe Street to connect Adegbola or Akinremi Street to access Simbiat Abiola Way to reach their destination.
Ikeja Flyover Bridge will also be open for use during the Junction Improvement project, he added.”
The Commissioner appealed to Lagosians for patience, understanding and cooperation on the successful completion of the Junction Improvement project.He advised motorists against indiscriminate parking of vehicles along diversion routes to optimise the capacity available for movement on the roads.
