Lagos announces traffic diversion ahead of APC presidential campaign rally

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a travel advisory to aid commute around the state ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally scheduled for Tuesday.

The event is to be held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, with President Muhammadu Buhari expected to lead the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC).

The LASTMA General Manager, Bolaji Oreagba, in a statement on Sunday, said the company of campaigners making their way to the venue would include the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu; party stalwarts; party faithful; and supporters.

Oreagba disclosed that the APC leaders’ will travel from the local airport through Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland; Ikorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi), Jibowu, Empire, Moshalashi, Ojuelegba, Barracks, arriving at the stadium.

The traffic management agency provided alternative routes for affected commuters.

The statement reads in full : “As a result of the above stated, there will be a procession of APC Presidential Candidate, Party Stalwarts, Party Faithful and Supporters from the Local Airport to Stadium through Mobolaji Bank Anthony WayMarylandIkorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi)Jibowu EmpireMoshalashiOjuelegbaBarracksStadium.

Hence, Motorists are advised to make use of the following alternative routes during the procession:

1.    FROM LOCAL AIRPORT TO MARYLAND, USE:

Kodesoh Obafemi Awolowo WayKudirat Abiola Way (Old Oregun Road)Ojota Maryland and connect destination

2.    FROM LOCAL AIRPORT TO KETU-MILE 12, USE:

KodesohObafemi Awolowo Way Secretariat Road-> Mobolaji Johnson Avenue (7-Up) Ojota InterchangeKetu and connect destination

While the procession holds on the Main Carriage Way on Ikorodu Road, the Service Lane will be available for use by the Motorists without any hassle.

“In addition, in order to reduce inconvenience and travel time before and during the procession/rally, Motorists can make use of the following:

IKORODU TO LAGOS /LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS/OSHODI, USE:

Old Toll GateAlapereOgudu Iyana OworoThird Mainland Bridge and connect destination

APAPA-OSHODI EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS, USE:

OshodiBridgeAnthony BridgeGbagada Iyana OworoThird Mainland bridge to connect destination

OJUELEGBA –SURULERE, USE:

Lawanson -Itire RoadOgunlanaDrive AkereleShittaRoundabout

(a) Adeniran OgunsayaBode Thomas

(b) MashaAdelabuCensus Babs AnimashaunBode Thomasor (DoyinEric MooreAbebe Village (Nigerian Breweries)Costain and connect destination

(c)Masha Kilo

COSTAINSURULERE USE:

(a)   CostainiponriIponri Estate Bode Thomas and connect destination

(b)   CostainAbebe VillageEric MooreDoyinBode Thomas OR Babs Animashaun (Babs Animaghaun CensusAdelabu)—Masha) and connect destination

In order to reduce inconvenience, travel time, and ensure safety and security of all road users, adequate security and law enforcement personnel will be deployed along the entire dedicated routes to the stadium and alternative roads.

So, we humbly seek the support and cooperation of all road users, and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”