In view of the annual Lagos women’s run slated for Saturday, 9th November 2024, the Lagos State Government has rolled out a traffic diversion plan to enable motorists to commute easily during the event.
During the event, the race route starting from Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) inward Water Board, Old NITEL, Outer Marina, Bonny Camp Bridge, Ahmadu Bello Way, Akin Adesola Street, Falomo Bridge, Falomo Roundabout, Awolowo Road, and Onikan Roundabout to Mobolaji Johnson will be partially closed.
Consequently, the following alternative routes have been mapped to enable easy commuting:
1. Motorists heading to Third Mainland Bridge from Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue are advised to go through Bonny Camp to connect Onikan Underpass inwards Marina Exit to access Force Road to link Outer Marina and Third Mainland Bridge to reach their destinations.
2. Motorists heading to Ikoyi Road from Apongbon are to use Odunlami Street to connect Igbosere Road and proceed to Moloney Street to access Ikoyi Road to continue their journeys. There will be minimal impact on traffic flow within these routes.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi reiterated that all Junctions and intersections from Tafawa Balewa Square(TBS) to destination Mobolaji Johnson Arena will be blocked with Barriers and manned by LASTMA, NPF, FRSC, and LSNC officials to prevent other road users access to the main race corridor and minimize inconveniences for motorists and athletes.
ADVISORY:-Motorists are implored to be patient as the partial road closure is part of the traffic management plans for the race event highlighted.