Lagos – In furtherance of the rehabilitation works on the Ojota Interchange to Ojota 2^ndPedestrian Bridge portion of Ikorodu Road, the State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Ikorodu bound Service Lane from Monday, 23^rdJanuary 2023 for a duration of 2 weeks.

According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, the diversion was slated to correct some asphalt failings observed at the edge of the ramps inwards Iyana-Oworo/Gbagada axis and Seven up on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, adding that alternative routes have been provided for Motorists to utilize during the stipulated time set for the repairs.

The Statement further explained that vehicles coming from Maryland on the Service Lane will be diverted at the 2^ndPedestrian Bridge into the Main Carriage Way to make a turn at Mile 12 Underpass and continue their Journeys on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway or link Demurin Road along Ketu axis of the Expressway.

The Commissioner assured that the State’s Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA and other Traffic Management Agencies will be on ground to direct traffic to ease vehicular movements.

The State Government through this statement appealed to residents of the State, especially motorists that ply the corridor to support the project, which is aimed at finding a lasting solution to the ever-busy road in line with efficient traffic management and transportation policy of the State Government. (Daily Independent)