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Lagos State Government will divert traffic from Yaba as it continues the First Phase of the construction of the Red line covering Oyingbo to Agbado from midnight Tuesday, February 1, to February 16, 2022.
A statement by the Commissioner for Transportation Dr. Frederic Oladeinde said the two weeks long closure is to protect road users during the precast beam installation.
According to the diversion plan, motorists heading towards Muritala Mohammed Way from Western Avenue, will be diverted to Empire Road, at Jibowu, while traffic inbound Yaba will be diverted to Empire Road to access Western Avenue. In the same vein, motorists on Herbert Macaulay will be able to connect Empire Road to access Western Avenue for their desired destinations.
The Commissioner assured that the site will be cordoned off for the safety of the citizens, adding that emergency vehicles will be on ground to tow away faulty vehicles. He also stated that adequate road signage will be erected on the access roads with the State’s Traffic Management Authority also on ground to manage traffic flow and minimize inconveniences.
Oladeinde reiterated government’s commitment to the development of transport infrastructure within the metropolis, adding that it is vital for the state’s multi-modal transportation system.
