The Lagos State Government has announced temporary road closures across major parts of the state ahead of the commissioning of key infrastructure projects scheduled for April 8 and 9, 2026.
In a travel advisory issued by the Ministry of Transportation, the government said the move is aimed at ensuring safety and smooth movement during the events. Motorists have been urged to plan ahead and use alternative routes to avoid delays.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the partial closures would affect areas including Ikeja, Ojota, Ajegunle, and Victoria Island.
According to the advisory, the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge will take place on Wednesday, April 8, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Traffic is expected to be affected around Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, and Ojota, with motorists advised to steer clear of the corridor during that period.
On Thursday, April 9, two separate events are scheduled. The first, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., is the inauguration of the Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle, which will impact traffic around Olodi Apapa and nearby areas.
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Later that day, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., another event will take place at Eko Hotel in Victoria Island. Increased security and traffic control measures are expected, and road users have been advised to either avoid the area or prepare for delays.
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be deployed to manage traffic and assist commuters throughout the affected routes.
The government appealed to residents for patience and cooperation, noting that the measures are temporary and necessary for the successful execution of the projects.
