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Lagos Issues Travel Advisory To Residents Ahead Of APC Presidential Mega Rally
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The APC has held presidential rallies across the country and is concluding its campaign in Lagos State.
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The final rally is slated for Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
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The rally will come a few days before the much anticipated presidential election.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has issued a travel advisory ahead of the presidential mega rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, issued the advisory in a statement on Sunday.
Although the rally is slated for Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, and other party supporters will do a procession from the local airport to the stadium.
“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,” the statement reads.
APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, and other party members in a procession
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:
3. IKORODU TO LAGOS /LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS/OSHODI, USE:
Old Toll Gate – Alapere – Ogudu – Iyana Oworo – Third Mainland Bridge and connect destination
4. APAPA – OSHODI EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS, USE:
Oshodi Bridge – Anthony Bridge – Gbagada – Iyana Oworo – Third Mainland bridge to connect destination
5. OJUELEGBA – SURULERE, USE:
Lawanson – Itire Road – Ogunlana – Drive – Akerele – Shitta Roundabout
(a) Adeniran Ogunsaya – Bode Thomas
(b) Masha – Adelabu – Census – Babs Animashaun Bode Thomas or (Doyin – Eric Moore – Abebe Village (Nigerian Breweries) – Costain and connect destination
(c) Masha – Kilo
6. 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
Third Mainland Bridge – Adeniji Adele Interchange – Carter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) – Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters – Eko Bridge – Alaka Stadium
7. FROM AGEGE MOTOR ROAD USE:
Jibowu – Herbert Macaulay Way – Adekunle – Third Mainland Bridge – Adeniji Adele Interchange – Carter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) – Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters – Eko Bridge – Alaka – National Stadium
8. FROM APAPA – OSHODI EXPRESSWAY (ITIRE, OKOTA, AMUWO ODOFIN, LAGOS BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY), USE:
Orile – Iganmu Bridge – Costain – Iponri – Alaka – Stadium.
The LASTMA DG said the designated car parks at the stadium are available to ensure orderliness and free flow of traffic (human and vehicular traffic) in and around the venue.
“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,” Oreagba said.
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“So, we humbly seek the support and cooperation of all road users, and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”
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