- Safiu Kehinde
The Lagos State Government has announced a two-day partial closure of roads across the state ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration of projects.
This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
According to Osiyemi, the partial road closures will commence on Wednesday with motorists along Opebi-Allen, Ikeja, and Ojota axes bound to be affected.
Tinubu is slated to inaugurate the newly constructed Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, prompting the closure of the roads around the axis.
“On Wednesday, 8th April 2026, the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge will be commissioned between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
“This event will affect motorists in the Opebi-Allen, Ikeja and Ojota areas.
“All motorists transiting this corridor during the specified hours should seek alternative routes to avoid congestion and ensure timely arrival at their destinations.” Osiyemi wrote.
In the same vein, roads across Olodi Apapa, Ajegunle, and Victoria Island areas will be partially closed on Thursday ahead of the President’s visit to the areas for further commissioning of projects.
While the roads in Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle are to be partially closed from 9am to 1pm, Victoria Island will experience its road closures from 4pm to 7pm.
“On Thursday, 9th April 2026, two commissioning events are scheduled during the morning and afternoon hours, from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
“The first event is the commissioning of Tolu Schools Complex, which will affect traffic in the Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle areas.
“Motorists operating in these localities are strongly advised to plan alternative routes and allow additional time for their journeys during this period.
“Later the same evening, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., another event will take place at Eko Hotel and Victoria Island.
“Motorists in the Victoria Island corridor are advised to avoid the area during these hours or to exercise caution and expect potential delays.” The Commissioner wrote.
Osiyemi maintained that temporal road closures are to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the events as he advised motorists to avoid the affected areas.
“These events require temporary road closures in specific areas to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of proceedings.
“Motorists are advised to plan their movement and avoid the affected corridors during the designated times to minimise traffic disruptions and travel delays.” He said.
The Commissioner however assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and designated traffic enforcement personnel will be positioned in all affected areas to manage traffic flow and provide assistance to motorists.
He urged the public to cooperate fully with traffic management personnel and observe all instructions to facilitate the smooth movement of vehicles along the affected corridors.