LASTMA diverts traffic on Lagos road for drainage rehabilitation

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced plans to divert traffic on the Jibowu to Agnes axis in Lagos State due to the rehabilitation of the project sites by the Ministry of Works and Drainage.

According to the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, “The expected traffic congestion is due to plans by the Ministry of Works and Drainage to rehabilitate the project sites (Jibowu to Agnes) with comprehensive traffic management measures.”

To mitigate the impact of the rehabilitation, LASTMA has advised commuters to take alternative routes. Bakare-Oki said, “Commuters heading towards these areas are advised to take alternative routes from Fadeyi-Jibowu via Muritala Mohammed Way to Montgomery Road, then connect to Harvey Road and finally to Agnes Junction.”

He added, “From there, they can navigate through Sabo and Alagomeji to the Third Mainland Bridge. Vehicles bound for Obalende from Fadeyi to Jibowu via Muritala Mohammed Way can link to Herbert Macaulay from Alagomeji and continue their journey to Adekunle, then connect to the Third Mainland Bridge.”

Bakare-Oki assured that LASTMA officials have been strategically positioned to manage traffic and address any incidents or emergencies.

He said, “Personnel have been mobilised to provide real-time traffic updates and emergency information via the Agency’s social media handles, and recovery vehicles have been strategically placed to respond to any incidents in real-time.”

The General Manager apologized for any inconvenience caused by the closure, stating, “We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this closure, which is part of our efforts to ensure a serene and weather-resilient atmosphere in Lagos.”