Mohammed Shosanya
The Lagos State government will divert traffic at the National Stadium Bridge along Funsho William Avenue for the installation of Truck Barriers for three nights commencing from Friday 11th to Monday 14th August, 2023 from 10.00pm to 6.00am daily.
A statement made available to journalists on Thursday by Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz Toriola, said that the diversion is line with the earlier pronouncement by the Lagos State government on the prohibition of trucks and articulated vehicles on some bridges within the state.
Toriola said that the following alternative routes will be available to motorists during the installation of the barriers: Motorists from Eko Bridge/Constain/Iponri inbound Ojuelegba/Alhaji Masha Road will be diverted to the service lane from Alaka via National Stadium gate to link Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road to continue their journeys;
Motorists from Eko Bridge via Costain and those from Apapa Road going through Iponri will make use of Iponri Estate road to link Bode Thomas via Adeniran Ogunsanya to Shitta Roundabout for their desired destinations.
Toriola advised motorists to be patient as the temporary closure of the bridge is planned for night time as part of traffic management strategy to avert further accidents and loss of lives.
