By Halimah Olamide
The Lagos State Government on Friday announced traffic diversion plans on some routes in Lagos Island between 6.00am and 2.00pm on Saturday, 11th November, 2023.
The diversion was in respect of the Annual Women’s Mini Marathon holding on Saturday.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi said some routes have been dedicated for the race to ensure the safety and security of the participants.
Accordingly, the race will kick off at Lagos City Mall to JK Randle Avenue to Water Board to Old NITEL Building to Outer Marina road (front of State House) through Army Officers’ Mess to Independence Bridge to Bonny Camp Bridge to Ahmadu Bello Way to Eko Atlantic (old Bar-Beach) to Akin Adesola St to Five Cowries Bridge (Falomo Bridge) to Falomo Roundabout to Awolowo Road to Onikan Roundabout and finally to Mobolaji Johnson Arena (old Onikan Stadium) as the finish point.
Consequently, there will be diversion on the following routes before and during the race:
1. Outer Marina Road and Odunlami Street, Lagos Island.
2. Inner Marina Road inwards NITEL Building, and Brooks Street.
3. Catholic Mission Street by Water Board, Hawley Street, Okesuna Street and Moloney Street.
4. Onikan underpass by Officers Mess.
5. The adjoining Streets along Ahmadu Bello Way, (including Adeola Odeku Junction by Ahmadu Bello way).
6. The adjoining streets along Akin Adesola Street.
7. Falomo Ramp bridge from Victoria Island.
8. The exit road from MTN building, Falomo.
9. Bourdillon road by Giwa barracks.
10. Entry to Falomo roundabout from Alfred Rewane by Church of the Assumption.
11. The adjoining Streets along Awolowo Road.
12. Onikan roundabout by King George V Road.
Motorists can make use of the following alternative routes to reach their desired destinations
1. Motorists from Apongbon Bridge will be diverted to Odunlami Street towards Campos/Igbosere Street to connect Sandgrouse Road and Sura to continue their journeys.
2. Motorists from Victoria Island will be diverted to Ozumba Mbadiwe through Bonny Camp to link Onikan underpass to connect the Third Mainland Bridge for their desired destinations.
The Commissioner assured that Security and Traffic Management Personnel will be deployed to the dedicated and alternative routes to ensure safety of lives and property, and also reduce the inconveniences that may be occasioned by the event.