Lagosians have been notified of roads that will be closed as President Muhammadu Buhari visits the state on Wednesday to commission some projects by the Governor of the State, Akinwumi Ambode.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has warned motorists that the following roads will be closed and traffic diverted between 9 am and 3 pm:
Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way (coming from the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed Airport to LASUTH Under Bridge), Kodesoh Road, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikorodu Road (between Ojota Intersection and Anthony Interchange), Oworonshoki – Apapa Expressway (between Anthony and Oshodi Transport Interchange), International Airport Road to the Local Wing of the airport to Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way back to Obafemi Awolowo Way.
The traffic authority warned that two roads will be affected more than once.
“Obafemi Awolowo Way and portion of Mobolaji Bank-Anthony shall be closed to traffic on three occasions within the specified period as they are central to the President’s itinerary.”
It advised motorists to avoid these roads or make use of alternative routes.
“While all inconveniences as a result of these diversions are highly regretted, traffic managers (or enforcement and security agents) shall be positioned at all strategic intersections to allow for orderly vehicular movements,” the statement read.