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The Digest:

The Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive two-day traffic diversion plan for parts of Victoria Island to host the inaugural African leg of the Electric Powerboat Racing Championship (E1 Series). The event, focused on promoting clean energy and sustainable water sports, will necessitate significant route adjustments from October 4 to 5, with authorities urging motorists to comply with the outlined alternatives.

Key Points:
  • A two-day traffic diversion will be in effect in Victoria Island on October 4 and 5.
  • The diversion is for the Electric Powerboat Racing Championship (E1 Series).
  • There will be a total road closure at the 1st Lekki junction, inward Ozumba Mbadiwe.
  • Alternative routes have been provided via Yesufu Abiodun, Abraham Adesanya, and Admiralty Way.
  • Traffic from CMS to the Lekki-Epe expressway will remain uninterrupted.
  • Designated parking is available at Fidelity Bank, Access Bank, and the Nigerian Law School.
  • The E1 Series is the first international electric powerboat championship, with Nigeria as its first African host.
This event positions Lagos as a hub for green innovation and international sports, though it will test the city's traffic management systems during the two-day spectacle.

Sources: TheCable