The Ogun State Government has warned motorists and residents in Abeokuta to expect road closures and traffic diversions on Thursday, ahead of the Cultural and Carnival/Float Parade marking the state’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
The advisory was issued on Monday by the spokesperson of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, who said the measures were necessary due to the heavy human and vehicular traffic expected in the Central Business District during the event.
According to TRACE, compliance with the planned diversions is mandatory to ensure public safety and prevent traffic congestion. Akinbiyi explained that the affected routes would only be blocked temporarily to allow the safe passage of the carnival motorcade, which is expected to last for about one hour.
He assured residents that TRACE operatives, alongside other security and safety agencies, would be deployed at all diversion and blocked points to manage traffic, maintain order and ensure motorists comply with safety rules.
“The motoring public is also advised to be orderly and obey parking regulations and guidelines while within the MKO Sports Arena, to avoid vehicles being clamped or sanctioned for traffic infractions,” Akinbiyi said.
Traffic Diversions
From Sapon/Imo/Grammar School inbound Ibara Under Bridge: Liberty Junction → Okeyeke-Amolaso
From Oke-Mosan inbound Kuto: SWAT Junction → NNPC/Iyana-Mortuary
From Ita-Eko via bridge inbound Lalubu/Oke-Ilewo: UBA Bank Under Bridge
From Iyana-Mortuary to Kuto: Olorombo; towards Oke-Mosan, Laderin, Kobape/Interchange → NNPC Under Bridge
From Mapoly-Onikolobo towards Ibara Under Bridge: Oluwo
Roads to Be Temporarily Blocked
MTD Junction
Jide Jones Road (Omida)
Iyana Ijeja (Omida)
Idi-Ishin (Omida)
Openings in front of Eco and Fidelity Banks (Omida)
Opening beside Con Oil Filling Station (Omida)
Ibara Under Bridge
Saint Benedict Entrance (Lalubu Gate)
Access Road beside Rojabs (Lalubu)
Tego Access Road before OPIC (Lalubu)
Old Governor’s Office Road
Sweet Sensation Road
Zone 2
GTB Junction
Kuto Under Bridge
Entrance of Park Inn Radisson Hotel
NNPC Under Bridge turning inbound MKO Sports Arena
SWAT Junction towards NNPC Bridge
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TRACE stressed that all closures are temporary and strictly for the duration of the carnival motorcade. Residents and motorists are urged to plan ahead, use alternative routes, and cooperate with traffic and security officials to ensure a smooth and safe celebration.
