The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive traffic diversion plan in preparation for the Lagos Fanti Carnival, scheduled to take place on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Lagos Island.
In an advisory issued by the Ministry of Transportation, authorities detailed temporary restrictions on vehicular movement across major routes surrounding the carnival venue to ensure a smooth and hitch-free procession.
The government stated that key roads leading into TBS will be affected during the celebration, including King George V Road by the Mobil filling station, Flag House inbound to TBS, Force Road inbound to TBS, Onikan Roundabout inbound to TBS, and Waterboy Roundabout by the Old Defence House.
Additionally, all connecting roads to Moloney Road will be closed to traffic for the duration of the event. The affected link roads include Military Road by the Old Defence building, Ajasa Street, Boyle Street, and Hawley Street.
To mitigate the impact of these restrictions, the government has designated specific car parks for public use, such as the Yoruba Lawn Tennis Club Car Park, Zone 2 Car Park opposite Island Club along King George V Road, the Museum Kitchen Car Park, and The Bell Car Park by Island Maternity.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, urged motorists to plan their movements in advance and comply with traffic officials deployed across the affected corridors.
He noted that personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be stationed at all diversion points to manage traffic and assist road users.
The annual Lagos Fanti Carnival, a cultural celebration rooted in the city’s Afro-Brazilian heritage, is expected to attract large crowds, necessitating these extensive traffic control measures.