The Lagos State Government announced on Saturday that traffic will be diverted along the Gbagada-Oworonshoki Expressway, specifically from Alapere-Ogudu-Car Wash and Iyana Oworo inbound Anthony/Oshodi.
According to a statement released by Bolanle Ogunlola, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation, this diversion is necessary due to urgent repairs.
“Motorists will be denied access from Ram Seller area beside Gbagada General Hospital and will be diverted into Diya Street through New Garage by Jolad Hospital to access Gbagada Phase 2 via Pedro Road, to link Ikorodu Road for their desired destinations,” she said.
“Also, Motorists from old Toll Gate/Ketu are advised to make use of Ikorodu Road to connect Anthony, while others coming from Lagos Island via Third Mainland Bridge will be diverted to Adekunle and Herbert Macaulay to access Anthony/Oshodi through Jibowu on Ikorodu road.
“Motorists are implored to be patient and cooperate with the Traffic Management Personnel to ease their movements.”
She stated that the repair work will begin on Saturday morning and conclude by Sunday evening.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes around the affected area.
