THE Lagos State Government will soon divert traffic at Akowonjo/Egbeda Road, Jimoh Street and Akinremi Street to fix the drainage along this axis.
The diversion, according to information passed to AlimoshoToday.com will be from 11:00 pm on Friday, November 19 till midnight of Sunday, November 21, 2021.
A statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, reiterated that Akowonjo Road will be cordoned off at Jimoh/Akinremi junction for drainage works, adding that the process will eliminate flooding on Akowonjo Road.
While giving details on the diversion schedule, Oladeinde stated that alternative routes have been mapped out for motorists to utilise during the course of the maintenance works, advising vehicle owners outbound Egbeda to go through Vulcaniser Bus Stop and make a right turn into Church Street to access Shasha Traffic Signal Light area to their destinations.
In the same vein, the commissioner implored motorists outbound Akowonjo to make a right turn after Sobo Bus Stop (by Tastee Chicken/Mega Vision Plaza) into Lambe Kudaisi Street to link Alhaji Olumide inwards Oni Street and access Fajumobi Street to connect Odebunmi/Micom axis to proceed with their journey.
While assuring that the officials of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will manage movement during the course of the maintenance works, the Commissioner appealed to motorists to cooperate with the LASTMA operatives to minimise inconveniences during the period.
Oladeinde also enjoined the motoring public to obey all traffic signs and drive with care along the axis to ensure the successful completion of the project.
