For the duration of the Red Line project’s construction, the Lagos State Government has declared a traffic diversion on Muritala Mohammed Way and Apapa Road in Oyingbo from January 23, 2023, to March 31, 2023.
The traffic detour would last nine weeks, according to a statement made on Thursday in Lagos by the commissioner of transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde.
In order to allow the contractor to complete the First Phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Red Line project without any obstructions, Oladeinde emphasized that the total lane restriction would be maintained.
The existing detours would still be maintained, according to Oladeinde.
He stated that traffic on Muritala Mohammed way would be diverted to Abeokuta Street to access Borno Way to Coates Street to link Muritala Mohammed Way again.
Oladeinde said that motorists could alternately access their destinations from Cemetery Street.
According to him, traffic on Apapa Road will be accommodated with the temporary lanes constructed before the overpass and will be channelised to two lanes on Muritala Mohammed Way.
The commissioner assured that the site would be cordoned off for the safety of the citizenry.
He added that emergency vehicles would be on ground to tow broken down vehicles along the axis.
The Lagos state transport ministry boss also stated that signages would be placed on the access roads with the state’s Traffic Management Authority to manage traffic flow and minimise inconveniences
He reiterated the state government’s commitment toward the development of transport infrastructure within the metropolis.
Oladeinde also maintained that it was vital for the Multi-Modal transportation system of the state government which would in turn boost the economic prowess of the citizenry.
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