NAIRAMETRICS
The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion in some sections of Murtala Muhammed Way, Yaba; Apapa Road, Oyingbo; Ojuelegba Road as well as Kayode and Ogunmokun streets in Mushin.
The diversion of traffic in these locations within the state was due to the ongoing construction of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Red Line between Oyingbo and Agbado.
This disclosure is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, on Monday, July 24, 2023, where he noted that some alternative routes have been provided to motorists during the construction period.
Toriola in the statement said the diversion, which commences on Wednesday, July 26, is scheduled to last 10 weeks in Murtala Muhammed Way, Yaba; Apapa Road, Oyingbo; and Ojuelegba Road, while that of Kayode and Ogunmokun Streets in the Mushin area is expected to go on for 22 weeks.
Alternative routes
- The statement from Toriola reads, ‘’In line with the ongoing construction of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Red Line (Oyingbo to Agbado), the Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion at the following locations commencing from Wednesday, 26th July 2023.
- ‘’Muritala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Apapa Road, Oyingbo and Ojuelegba Road for a duration of 10 Weeks; Kayode and Ogunmokun Streets, in Mushin area for a duration of 22 weeks.
