To accommodate the five million-person walk being organised by Bola Tinubu’s supporters for the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has announced the rerouting of traffic in the state.
A statement from the agency says the walk for the ex-governor of Lagos will take place today, October 9, 2022, between the hours of 6 AM and 2 PM.
The walk will begin from Stadium under the bridge through Funsho Williams Avenue to connect Ikorodu road to Oshodi by Anthony Bus Stop.
From Anthony Bus Stop by Theodolite- GTBank, the supporters will connect Anthony Bridge straight down to Oshodi.
LASTMA gave the summary of the movement as, “Stadium under the bridge–Funso Williams Avenue – Ikorodu road – Anthony bus by Theodolite-GT Bank – Anthony Bridge – Oshodi.”
The agency issued the following advisory to drivers:
“In view of the above illustrations, motorists are advised to make use of the following routes because of the temporary closure and diversion of traffic at both Shitta roundabout and Alaka service lane inwards Stadium.
“Motorists from Eko bridge inwards Surulere through Stadium are advised to go through Stadium Bridge to Funso Williams Avenue and connect their desired destination through Ojuelegba to Lawanson- Itire road.
“While motorists from Shitta roundabout to Ojuelegba are advised to connect Ojuelegba through Akerele Street/Ogunlana drive to link up with Itire-Lawanson road.
“Motorists from Shitta roundabout towards Eko bridge are advised to either connect Adeniran Ogunsanya to Bode Thomas to link Alaka or Adeniran Ogunsanya to link Eric Moore road to Abebe Village (Nigerian Breweries.Plc).
“We regret any inconvenience this exercise may cause.”
