Lagos Divert Traffic At Ogba Over Flooding Challenge

• DE-FLOODING: LASG to divert traffic at metal box ogba to instal concrete culvert

• …the diversion was necessary to provide lasting solutions to the flooding issues on some roads in the metropolis

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in order to solve flooding along Oba Ogunji Road in Ogba, the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion to erect a precast concrete culvert across Metal Box Road from Tuesday, June 28, till Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

The detour was required, according to Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, Commissioner of Transportation, to offer long-term solutions to the flooding problems on several of the city’s roads.

Oladeinde urged drivers to use Acme Road, Wempco, Akilo, and Ijaiye Roads to connect to their chosen destinations in the aforementioned construction region, emphasizing that only Metal Box Road will be closed to traffic.

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The Commissioner asked for more patience, noting that the prevailing weather circumstances had made such measures necessary while also reiterating that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority would be available to manage traffic and minimize disruptions.

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