The Agege Local Government Area of the state's Lagos State has announced a one-month traffic diversion to be used for flood mitigation work and renovation of some areas of the Oke-koto/Agunbiade crossroads.
Flood-damaged Oke-koto crossroads has been a nightmare for drivers for months because commuters are frequently stranded there for hours while attempting to link their destinations.
But according to a statement from the state's transportation commissioner, Frederic Oladeinde, the government has decided to temporarily restrict that stretch of the route to traffic from October 21 to November 21, 2022.
In order to minimise annoyance to road users and guarantee smooth traffic flow during the repair phase, the authorities advised drivers to heed traffic signs posted along the work zone.
It also appealed to the caution and cooperation of commuters.
The government “advised Oke-koto bound motorists from Oba Ogunji through the Fly Over Bridge to navigate their ways through the bridge ramp to Old Abeokuta/Nitel and Connect Orile-Agege”.
“Similarly Oba Ogunji bound motorists from Old Abeokuta road are enjoined to drive through Agege- Isokoko to connect Asade-Oba Akran road. Motorists from Ipaja road can also use all the available alternative routes e.g Morcass road, to link Oniwaya and continue their journey.
“Explaining further the traffic diversion plan, the release however stated that the diversion exercise will not prevent motorists coming from Agunbiade and its adjoining streets from using the Pen Cinema Bridge inward Oba Ogunji road,” the statement explained.
The government assured road users that relevant traffic management agencies especially the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will ensure free traffic flow while the exercise lasts.