Pedestrian bridge demolition: Lagos announces traffic diversion at Ikeja
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Pedestrian bridge demolition: Lagos announces traffic diversion at Ikeja
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion at Ikeja Along Bus Stop, between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday, August 18, 2024.
The diversion, which according to a post on Friday via the Lagos State Government Official X (formally Twitter) handle will take place between 12 midnight and 4:00 am daily, is necessary for the safe demolition of the old pedestrian bridge.
The post reads, “The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at Ikeja Along Bus Stop, between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station on the Oshodi bound lane from Saturday, 17th August to Sunday, 18th August 2024, between the hours of 12 midnight and 4:00 am daily to carry out the demolition of the old pedestrian bridge safely. Consequently, from the Ile Zik Bus Stop up to the Conoil Petrol Filling Station on the Oshodi bound side of the road, only one lane will be available to Motorists to ensure safety.
“The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi explained that the traffic diversion will not affect Motorists on the Dopemu/Abule Egba bound side of the road during the course of the demolition, adding that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA) will be on the ground to manage vehicular movement and minimise inconveniences.
“He called for the cooperation of the motoring public, adding that the lanes will be cordoned off with jersey barriers and protective nets to keep Motorists and Commuters safe during the period of the demolition.”
Dailyeconomy on August 12, reported that the Lagos State government demolished shanties under the Western Avenue bridge inward Alaka, and dislodged cattle rearers and squatters in Surulere.
