The Lagos State Government will divert traffic on Otto Wharf Road for a planned rehabilitation on Mba Cardoso Street in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, disclosed that the first phase of the project commenced on Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway Junction to Ajegunle Primary School, Awodi-Ora section and will last a duration of four months.
He urged motorists to comply with alternative traffic arrangements provided, assuring that the Traffic Management Personnel will be available to minimise inconveniences that may be experienced while the construction work lasts.
According to him, motorists heading to Mba Cardoso from Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway will be diverted to Kirikiri Road to connect Wilmer Junction to Okito Street to link Olorunshogo and Achakpo Street.
Similarly, motorists from Mile 2 will be diverted to the Mile 2 bridge ramp to connect Signal Barracks and Suru Alaba to link Ojo Road and subsequently, Baale Street to access Ifelodun Local Government and Mba Street.
The Commissioner added that alternatively, road users can also connect Oyedeji Street and Babani Street through Ojo Road to reach their desired destinations.
While imploring residents, especially motorists in the axis, to utilise the suggested alternatives during the period, Oladeinde asserted that the project is aimed at achieving a seamless system that will meet the transportation need of the citizens in Lagos State.
Also, the State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway for repair work on the Airport Flyover Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works from August 9 to October 3, 2021,
Oladeinde explained that the Oshodi-bound lane would be barred from vehicular movement from midnight on 9th August, 2021 and reopened partially on the midnight of 14th August, 2021 for the first phase of repairs.
He stated that the second phase will commence immediately for a duration of \seven weeks to hasten the rehabilitation works, stressing that motorists will be diverted from the main carriageway to the service lane of the Oshodi bound lane for the first five days.
Oladeinde also revealed that traffic heading towards Oshodi-bound lane will be diverted to the service lane at Ladipo, while those heading to Mile 2 will be diverted to the Airport Road, adding that two lanes on both Oshodi and Mile 2 roads will equally be open to vehicular movement to ease traffic.
The Commissioner assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will manage the flow of traffic and minimise inconveniences that will arise as a result of the rehabilitation work on the bridge, stating that alternative roads have been identified and fixed in preparation for the traffic diversions.
He appealed to motorists to drive with caution and forbearance as this will help ameliorate the traffic gridlock that may arise during the rehabilitation period, affirming that the safety of Lagosians is a top priority of the Lagos State Government.
Recall the inferno that occurred in January 2021 on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway as a result of the explosion of a PMS loaded tanker, affecting the structure of the Airport Flyover Bridge at Toyota on Oshodi/Isolo Expressway