Lagos announces road closures, alternative routes at Yaba, Ojuelegba, Mushin

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion in Yaba, Ojuelegba and Mushin areas of the state.

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, said this in a statement.

In the statement on Monday, Toriola said the diversion was due to the ongoing construction of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line between Oyingbo and Agbado.

The diversion, which commences on Wednesday, is scheduled to last between 10 weeks and 22 weeks.

The statement by the Ministry of Transportation reads in full:

In line with the ongoing construction of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Red Line (Oyingbo to Agbado), the Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion at the following locations commencing from Wednesday, 26th July, 2023.

Muritala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Apapa Road, Oyingbo and Ojuelegba Road for a duration of 10 Weeks; Kayode and Ogunmokun Streets, in Mushin area for a duration of 22 weeks.

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The following alternative routes will be available for Motorists during the construction period;

Motorists on Muritala Mohammed Way will be diverted from Abeokuta Street into Borno Way to link Coasts Street and access Muritala Mohammed Way or alternately use Cemetery Street to continue their journeys.

OR

Motorists may also use Ojuelegba/Tejuosho slip road from Muritala Mohammed Way to continue their journeys.

Motorists on Kayode Street moving towards Mushin will be diverted via Jibowu to Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to link Ogunmokun Street;

Motorists on Ogunmokun Street will be diverted to Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, via Ilupeju Bypass to link Ikorodu Road.

ADVISORY
Motorists are implored to be patient as the lane closure is part of the traffic management plans for the construction of Mushin Overpass Phase 1 project.