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Lagos Issues Traffic Diversion Notice for Road Construction Works

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Lagos State Government announced a traffic diversion on Baale Animashaun Road in Ifako-Ijaiye for an eight-week culvert construction project.
  • The project aims to improve drainage infrastructure and reduce flooding in surrounding areas, starting June 15.
  • Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and obey traffic officials to minimize disruptions during the construction period.

The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic diversion notice for Baale Animashaun Road in Ifako-Ijaiye, commencing June 15, to facilitate an eight-week culvert construction project as part of an ongoing drainage reconstruction initiative.

The project aims to channel stormwater runoff from Adfarm Estate, Adson Street, and surrounding areas to reduce flooding and improve drainage infrastructure within the community.

— Oluwaseun OsiyemiCommissioner Osiyemi explaining the purpose of the drainage reconstruction project.

According to Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, the project is designed to channel stormwater runoff from Adfarm Estate, Adson Street, and adjacent areas, thereby mitigating flooding and enhancing drainage infrastructure within the community.

Construction is scheduled to commence on June 15, and is expected to last for eight weeks, during which traffic movement will be affected.

— Oluwaseun OsiyemiCommissioner Osiyemi providing the timeline and expected impact of the construction.

Motorists traveling from the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway towards Baale Animashaun Road are advised to utilize Ijaiye Bus Stop Junction, proceeding via Agbado-Ijaiye Road and connecting through Alakuko Road. Alternative routes include Jendor Junction via Alhaji Ganiyu Road, and Ajegunle-Ilo Bus Stop via Adetiba Street, linking to Fagbeyiro Abayomi and Fola Azeez streets.

He said that motorists from Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway heading to Baale Animashaun Road are advised to use Ijaiye Bus Stop Junction through Agbado-Ijaiye Road and connect via Alakuko Road.

— The Punch (NG)Detailing one of the alternative routes for affected motorists.

Osiyemi stressed that Baale Animashaun Road will be inaccessible to vehicles from the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway throughout the construction duration. He urged all drivers to adhere to traffic signs and follow the guidance of traffic officials to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimize inconvenience.

Osiyemi stated that there would be no vehicular access into Baale Animashaun Road from Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway throughout the construction period.

— Oluwaseun OsiyemiCommissioner Osiyemi specifying the road closure details.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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