The Lagos State Government has announced a planned closure and traffic diversion on a section of Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The temporary measure is aimed at facilitating the annual Christmas Youth Parade in the area.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement on Monday, urging motorists to cooperate with the plan and adhere to traffic signs to minimize disruptions.
Road users are advised to use the following alternative routes: Motorists heading to Eko Hotel Roundabout from VCP Hotel will be diverted to Jubril Martins Street, then turn right onto Muri Okunola Street. They will then connect to Ligali Ayorinde Street, proceed to Bishop Aboyade Cole Street, and continue to Tokunbo Ademola Street to reach their destinations.
Traffic from Ligali Ayorinde Street heading to Eko Hotel Roundabout will be diverted to Bishop Aboyade Cole Street, then to Adetokunbo Ademola Street to continue towards their destinations.
Motorists coming from Eko Hotel Roundabout toward Ajose Adeogun Street will be diverted to Adetokunbo Ademola Street, then right onto Bishop Aboyade Cole Street. They will proceed to Muri Okunola Street, connect to Jubril Martins Street, and then return to Ajose Adeogun Street for their destinations.
Osiyemi assured residents that officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be on the ground to manage the situation, ensuring smooth traffic flow and the safety of road users during the event.
“This road diversion is part of our traffic management plan for the 2024 Youth Christmas Parade,” Osiyemi said, calling for patience and understanding from residents and commuters.
