Traffic looms in Lekki axis as govt shuts Ajah roundabout

The Lagos state government has announced the closure of Ajah roundabout in Eti-Osa  local government area of the state.

Ganiyu Johnson, commissioner for works and infrastructure, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Johnson said the road will remain closed till the completion of the reinforced concrete flyover, appealing to road users to be cooperative.

He said despite the initial discomfort, the people will benefit from the project in the end, as the flyover will free up the gridlocks often experienced by motorists.

The commissioner said relevant agencies have been directed to ensure free flow of traffic within the axis and several diversion/alternative roads have been made available to motorist plying the road.

“This notice serves as awareness information on the closure of Ajah Intersection. Motorists and other road users are therefore advised to use any of the diversion roads,” Ganiyu said in a statement.

“The state government appeals for caution and co-operation from all road users by obeying all traffic regulations and ensuring free flow of traffic during the construction period.

“Main diversion/by-pass: the newly constructed 2-lane dual carriageway running between the existing carriageway of the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway and the fence of Royal Garden Estate shall serve as the main diversion in both directions.

“Alternative routes Outward Lekki Scheme 1 Inward Ajah Roundabout: Turn off Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway at Ilaje bus-stop, onto Mobil Road to connect the road network within Lekki Scheme II to Ogombo Road and return to the Expressway at Abraham Adesanya roundabout.

“Turn off at Ikota 1st Gate Bus Stop onto Gbola Gas Road after Mega Chicken to link Mobil Road, connect the road network within Lekki Scheme II to Ogombo Road and return to the Expressway at Abraham Adesanya roundabout.

“Alternative Routes Outward Abraham Adesanya Estate Inward Ajah Roundabout: Turn off Thomas Estate Road to Kemfat Road after Ajiwe Police Station onto Modupe Young Street to connect Ado-Badore Road.

“Turn off St. Gregory Road beside PHCN Substation onto Modupe Young Street to link Ado-Badore Road.

“Alternative Routes Outward Ado-Badore Road Inward Ajah Roundabout: Turn off Ado-Badore Road to link Market/Ayetoro Road and connect Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway at Berger Bus Stop/Ikota junction.”