By Olanrewaju Adesanya
The Lagos State Government will be diverting traffic at Akowonjo/Egbeda road, Jimoh and Akinremi streets from 11:00pm on Friday, till Sunday midnight to de-flood the drainage along the axis of accumulated storm water.
The Commissioner for Transportation Dr Frederic Oladeindei in a statement, explained that Akowonjo road will be cordon-off by Jimoh/Akinremi junction for drainage works, adding that the process will eliminate flooding of Akowonjo road.
Highlighting the diversion plan, Oladeinde stated that alternative routes have been mapped out for motorists to utilize during the course of the maintenance works. He advised motorists outbound Egbeda to go through Vulcanizer bus stop and make a right turn into Church Street to access Shasha Traffic Signal Light area to reach their destination.
In the same vein, motorists outbound Akowonjo could make a right turn after Sobo bus stop (by Tastee Fried Chicken/Mega Vision Plaza) into Lambe Kudaisi Street to link Alh. Olumide inwards Oni Street and access Fajumobi Street to connect Odebunmi/Miccom axis to proceed with their journey.
While assuring that the officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be on ground to manage movement during the course of the maintenance works, the Transport Commissioner appealed to motorists to cooperate with LASTMA operatives to minimize inconveniences.
The State Government once again appeals to the motoring public to obey all traffic laws, employ patience and calmness in their use of the road during and beyond construction durations.
