The Lagos State Government has announced temporary road closures in several parts of the state to accommodate the inauguration of key infrastructure projects by President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi confirmed that the closures are necessary to ensure the safety and smooth execution of the presidential events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
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The commissioner advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance and seek alternative routes to avoid significant traffic disruptions on the affected days.
On Wednesday, between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, President Tinubu is set to inaugurate the newly constructed Opebi-Mende link bridge. This event is expected to impact traffic flow around the Opebi-Allen, Ikeja, and Ojota areas. Motorists are strongly encouraged to use alternative routes during this period.
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Two separate events are scheduled for Thursday. The first, the inauguration of the Tolu Schools Complex, will take place between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, affecting traffic in the Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle vicinities. Commuters in these areas should anticipate delays and consider using other routes.
Later on Thursday, a second event will be held at Eko Hotel in Victoria Island from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The government has warned motorists to either avoid the area entirely or prepare for considerable delays.
To manage the situation, officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other traffic enforcement agencies will be deployed to direct vehicular movement and ease congestion.
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The commissioner urged the public for their cooperation and called on all residents to adhere strictly to the directives issued by traffic officials during the closures.
