Lagos begins junction improvement works

Lagos State Government has begun  Junction Improvement Works (JIWs) at Awolowo Way/Kodesho/Oba Akran Road Underpass (by Computer Village), in Ikeja.

The project will last for eight months.

Transportation Commissioner Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday, said the construction would be done in phases, beginning with the removal of structures impeding traffic, followed by diversion of traffic from midnight on September 10, for the full project commencement.

The commissioner, who said the construction site had been divided into four zones, allayed motorists’ fears by assuring them that efficient traffic diversion plan had been mapped out for each zone.

He urged the citizens to cooperate with the government by adhering to the directions of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the traffic advisory provided to minimise the inconveniences that may arise from the construction.

Highlighting the diversion plan, Oladeinde said during the construction at LASUTH under bridge axis, inbound Obafemi Awolowo Way (Zone 1), traffic heading towards Oba Akran/under bridge would be diverted to Oriyomi Street to link Olowu, to access Awolowo Way for the desired destination or proceed to make U-turn to connect Ajao Street and access Adeniyi Jones.

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He said motorists coming from the outbound lane on Obafemi Awolowo Road would be diverted to Ajao Street to link Adeniyi Jones and also connect them with Oba Akran, while a U-turn to Oshifila or Modupe Street would link up with Akinremi or Adegbola for the desired destinations.

“During the construction of Obafemi Awolowo inbound Oba Akran axis (Zone 2), Ikeja flyover bridge will also be open to motorists to utilise alternately during the duration of the junction improvement project.”

The commissioner said motorists heading towards the Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway would be diverted to the same routes highlighted under Zone 2 traffic diversion, emphatically Modupe Street, to connect Adegbola or Akinremi Street, to access Simbiat Abiola Way, to reach their destinations.

He urged Lagosians to be patient and show understanding, as the diversion would come with delays.

While soliciting cooperation, Oladeinde warned motorists against indiscriminate parking of vehicles along diversionary routes, to optimise vehicular capacity available for movement.