The Digest:
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan for the Phase I reconstruction and expansion of Ogunnusi Road in Ikeja Local Government Area. The project, scheduled from March 6, 2026, to January 6, 2028, will cover a 4.5-kilometre stretch from Ojodu-Berger Bus-Stop to Mobil Filling Station Junction (Ijaye/Agege bound). During this phase, there will be no vehicular access within the designated construction zone. Motorists heading inward Ijaye/Agege will be diverted to a contraflow on the Ojodu-Berger bound carriageway for approximately one kilometre. Alternative routes include Dr Nurudeen Olowopopo Way, Otunba Jobifele Way, and Obafemi Awolowo Way. Articulated vehicles from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway heading to Agege are advised to use Ojota/Maryland, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, and Oba Akran Avenue. Emergency tow vehicles will be stationed along the corridor for prompt incident response.
Key Points
- The 23-month project duration signals a long-term disruption that residents and commuters must plan for.
- Contraflow systems and alternative routes aim to minimize gridlock but will inevitably cause significant delays.
- The specific provisions for articulated vehicles acknowledge the unique challenges of truck traffic in the area.
- Emergency tow vehicle deployment indicates authorities anticipate breakdowns and accidents during the construction period.
- The project's scale, 9.0 kilometres total across two phases, represents major infrastructure investment despite short-term pain.
Sources: Lagos State Ministry of Transportation Statement
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