Lagos to divert traffic in Ikoyi for four weeks over road repairs

The Lagos government has announced the diversion of traffic on certain routes in Ikoyi. 

Oluwaseun Osiyemi, commissioner for transportation in Lagos, said in a statement on Tuesday that traffic will be diverted from Alfred Rewane and Osborne Foreshore Estate to allow for the first phase of rehabilitation of asphaltic sections.

The state government said the diversion will begin on June 26 and end on July 27. 

Osiyemi urged motorists to obey traffic officials and use alternative routes during the rehabilitation.

“Motorists from Alexander/Glover are advised to use Oba Adeyinka Oyekan Avenue inwards Ikoyi to connect Obalende/Ring Road and access Third Mainland Bridge to proceed with their journeys,” the statement reads. 

“Those from Victoria Island are advised to go through Falomo Roundabout to link Awolowo Road and access Third Mainland Bridge to reach their desired destinations.

“Alternately, motorists from Victoria Island can utilise Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue to link Mekunwen Bridge and proceed to CMS/Apongbon Bridge inwards Eko Bridge to access Funsho Williams Avenue to reach their desired destinations.”

Osiyemi assured motorists of the presence of traffic managers to help minimise inconveniences and ensure steady flow of traffic.