Lagos Govt Announces Traffic Diversion Along Funsho Williams Avenue

The Lagos government has made it known that there will be diversion of traffic along Funsho Williams Avenue to enable the installation of truck barriers.

The state government said traffic will be diverted along the route for three nights between 10pm to 6am, effective from today.

In a statement released on Thursday, the government asked motorists to use alternative routes during the installation.

“Motorists from Eko Bridge/Costain/Iponri inbound Ojuelegba/Alhaji Masha Road will be diverted to the service lane from Alaka via National Stadium gate to link Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road to continue their journeys,” the statement reads.

“Motorists from Eko Bridge via Costain and those from Apapa Road going through Iponri will make use of Iponri Estate road to link Bode Thomas via Adeniran Ogunsanya to Shitta Roundabout for their desired destinations.”

The government added that the installation is in line with the prohibition of trucks and articulated vehicles on some bridges within the state.