Lagos to divert traffic on Mile 2 for 15 months over interchange construction

The Lagos state government has announced the diversion of traffic in the Mile 2 area to allow for the construction of a transport interchange.

In a statement on Monday, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the commissioner for transportation in Lagos, said the diversion will commence on November 11 and last for fifteen months.

The commissioner said the transport interchange terminal will integrate rail, bus, water and non–motorised transportation.

“The Lagos state government has announced that traffic will be diverted at Loop 1 on the Apapa bound lane and Loop 4 on the Badagry bound lane at Mile 2 for a duration of 15 months for the construction work of the Transport Interchange Terminal that will integrate Rail, Bus, Water and Non–Motorised Transportation,” the commissioner said.

“The commencement date for the construction is scheduled from Monday, 11th November, 2024, to Monday, 16th February 2026. Consequently, Motorists are hereby enjoined to use alternative routes as follows:

“Motorists heading to Oshodi from Apapa will have through traffic and vice versa.

“Motorists heading to Badagry from Apapa will continue their journey on the Apapa-Oshodi expressway and take a turn into Akinwande Road to link Coker and access the Lagos-Badagry Expressway to continue their journeys.

“Motorists heading to Lagos from Badagry will also have through traffic and vice versa.

“Motorists heading to Apapa will be diverted into Durban Road to link Amuwo Odofin Estate and connect Apapa-Oshodi Expressway to continue their journeys.”

Osiyemi assured motorists that officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will oversee traffic flow.