By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of the traffic on Adegbola Street from Sunday 11th April, 2021 for 15 months.
Commissioner for Transportation Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, in a statement on Thursday, said that the action is to enable the construction of Ikeja Overpass for the Red Line Project of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit.
Oladeinde, explained the diversion was in line with the need to preserve and protect motorists and other road users against any form of accident during the stipulated construction duration.
The Commissioner also noted that motorists from computer village and Simbiat Abiola Way heading towards Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway will be diverted to Akinremi street to link Oshifila Street to make their way through the rail level crossing to their desired destinations.
Oladeinde further stated motorists from Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway will equally be diverted to the Ikeja rail level crossing to connect Balogun Street and connect Oduyemi Street to link Obafemi Awolowo way to other locations.
The Nation reports that the traffic advisory board will be placed at Ikeja under bridge area, Simbiat Abiola way Junction and Adebola/Balogun Junctions to serve as a guide and reminder for motorists that ply these corridors frequently.