EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The campaign rally is for the presidential and governorship scheduled to hold on Saturday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos State, from 9.00am to 4.00pm.
According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, in a statement, advised Lagosians to plan their movement around Teslim Balogun Stadium, Funsho Williams Avenue, and Alhaji Masha areas in Surulere.
Dr. Oladeinde stated that the movement of humans and vehicles around the affected areas would be regulated, adding that there would be a series of traffic diversions for safety and security management purposes.
He stated that “Traffic on Funsho Williams/Western Avenue inward Lagos Island will be diverted to the Express Lanes at Barracks bus stop for people going to Costain, Apapa, Ijora, Victoria Island, Lagos Island, and off to Olumegbon for people going to New Lagos/Surulere areas.”
The commissioner added that “traffic on Funsho Williams/Western Avenue inward Surulere/Ojuelegba will be diverted to the Express Lanes/Stadium Bridge at Alaka bus stop for people going to Mushin, Palmgrove, Ikeja, Ojota, Ikorodu areas, and off to Bode Thomas and Eric Moore at Iponri Estate for people going to New Lagos/Surulere areas.”
Meanwhile, vehicular movement on Alhaji Masha road to Akerele/Shitta junction and Funsho Williams from Olumegbon junction to Alaka would be totally restricted for safety, as only human traffic would be allowed.
Dr. Oladeinde mentioned that “directional signs, towing vehicles and barricades would be made available, and Traffic Management Personnel would be on standby to assist motorists/pedestrians during the rallies.”
He further called for the support of Lagosians and also commended their understanding.
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