Lagos announces road closure for pedestrian bridge demolition

The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to facilitate the demolition of an old pedestrian bridge. Traffic will be diverted at Ikeja Along Bus Stop, specifically between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station on the Oshodi-bound lane.

The road closure will take place from Saturday, August 17, to Sunday, August 18, 2024, between midnight and 4:00 a.m. each day to ensure the safe removal of the pedestrian bridge.

According to Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, “Only one lane will be open to motorists from Ile Zik Bus Stop to Conoil Petrol Filling Station on the Oshodi-bound side of the road to ensure safety during this period.”