Installation of truck barrier begins on the overhead bridge at the National Stadium, Funsho William Road, Surulere, Lagos.
Furtherance to the actualization of the aspect restricting the routes for trucks passages in the metropolis, as enshrined in the Lagos State Public Transportation Reform law of 2018, and as amended, installation of truck barriers has begun on Friday night, 11th August 2023, on national stadium bridge, along Funsho William Avenue, Suru-lere.
To this end, the traffic diversion which began Friday night will run through Monday, 14th August 2023.
The diversion on each day of the three nights will begin by 10.00 pm and end by 6.00 am daily.
According to the media statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the following alternative routes have been made available to Motorists during the installation of the barriers:
** Motorists from Eko Bridge/Constain/Iponri inbound Ojuelegba/Alhaji Masha Road will be diverted to the service lane from Alaka via the National Stadium gate to link Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road to continue their journeys.
** Motorists from Eko Bridge via Costain and those from Apapa Road going through Iponri will make use of Iponri Estate road to link Bode Thomas via Adeniran Ogunsanya to Shitta Roundabout for their desired destinations.
Engr. Toriola on behalf of the state government “implored Motorists to be patient as the temporary closure of the bridge is planned for night time as part of a traffic management strategy to avert further accidents which often culminated in the loss of lives and properties.
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