The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on Awolowo way between underbridge and Simbiat Abiola way from 12pm on Saturday, March 12, 2022, to 6am on Monday, March 14, 2022, for junction improvement works.

Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde noted, in a statement, that the partial closure of the road is to facilitate the delivery of the junction improvement works in record time while ensuring the safety of motorists.

“Assuring that an adequate traffic management plan has been put in place for the period of the diversion, the Commissioner disclosed that motorists inbound Awolowo Way from the General Hospital, Ikeja or Airport Road will be diverted to Oba Akran through Ikeja Underbridge, or make a turn at Allen Junction to Ajao Road by Lagoon Hospital to link Adeniyi Jones and connect with Oba Akran to further their journey, adding that Aromire Avenue will also be open to motorists as an alternative.

“Oladeinde also stated that motorists inbound Ikeja Underbridge from Simbiat Abiola Way heading towards Adeniyi Jones and other areas in Ikeja will be diverted through Akinremi Street to link Oshifila Street and Abeokuta Street to access Oba Akran onto their desired destinations.

“While noting that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority personnel will be on the ground to control traffic, the statement further appealed to residents and motorists in the area to cooperate with the government and its representatives so that work will be completed at the stipulated time”, the statement reads.