The Lagos State Government has announced a planned traffic diversion at the Ikeja Along Bus Stop on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, between Ile Zik and Conoil Filling Station on the Oshodi-bound lane. The diversion will occur over two days, from Saturday, August 17, 2024, to Sunday, August 18, 2024, between 12 midnight and 4 am each day.

The diversion is necessary to allow workers to safely demolish the old pedestrian bridge in the area. The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation shared this information on Thursday via their X handle.

According to the announcement, only one lane will be available to motorists from Ile Zik Bus Stop to Conoil Filling Station on the Oshodi-bound side of the road during the demolition. However, the traffic diversion will not affect motorists on the Dopemu/Abule Egba-bound side of the road.

The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be on the ground to manage vehicular movement and minimize any inconvenience. He urged motorists to be patient, explaining that the closure is part of the traffic management plan by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority to ensure the safe removal of the old pedestrian bridge. The affected lanes will be cordoned off with jersey barriers and protective nets to ensure the safety of motorists and commuters during the demolition.