The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced traffic diversion along the National Theatre/Marina axis to pave way for accelerated construction of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (blue line),
The exercise, which begins on Monday will last for about 221 days (seven months and one week).
The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde who disclosed this in a statement yesterday, however assured motorists and other road users of a robust Traffic Management Plan to ensure safety of motorists and construction personnel during the course of the construction.
OLadeinde said the TMP will address the impact of the construction work on traffic and eliminate traffic congestion.
The commissioner explained that the construction will commence on the right hand side of the road for a duration of 116 days, while the left hand side will take 182 days. He further stated that some of the works will be done simultaneously as some aspect of the construction would require such attention.
He said motorists will be diverted to the descending ramp of Ebute-Ero to link Marina ring road through a diversion point. Alternately, traffic will be diverted to Chapel Street along Apongbon to access Broad Street.
The Commissioner stated that traffic signs and temporary barriers will be mounted along the affected axis to guide motorists on movement during the course of the construction, adding that the Lagos state Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be on ground to ensure safety of motorists and efficient access to their destinations.