The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has released a comprehensive traffic management plan ahead of the commencement of Phase I reconstruction and expansion of Ogunnusi Road in the Ikeja Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the government said the measures were designed to enable the Federal Ministry of Works to begin work on the corridor stretching from Ojodu-Berger Bus-Stop to Mobil Filling Station Junction (Ijaye/Agege bound).
The statement noted, “The project forms part of a comprehensive plan to upgrade the 9.0-kilometre dual carriage corridor between Ojodu-Berger Bus-Stop and Mobil Filling Station Junction (both inbound and outbound). The entire project (Phase 1&2) is scheduled to run from Friday, 6th March, 2026, through different phases to Thursday, 6th January, 2028.”
The statement explained that Phase I would cover a 4.5-kilometre stretch inward from Ojodu-Berger Bus-Stop to Mobil Filling Station Junction (Ijaye/Agege bound)
It added that to facilitate the works, there would be no vehicular access within the designated construction zone.
“Phase 1 of the project will cover a 4.5-kilometre stretch from Ojodu-Berger Bus-Stop inward Mobil Filling Station Junction (Ijaye/Agege Bound).
“The phase is scheduled to commence on Friday, 6th March, 2026 and is expected to be completed by Saturday, 6th February, 2027.
“To facilitate seamless execution of the works, there will be no vehicular access within the designated work zone”, it stated.
The statement also outlined specific diversion routes for motorists and articulated vehicle drivers.
For motorists heading inward Ijaye/Agege through Ogunnusi Road (Ojodu-Berger), the statement said they “will be diverted to move on a contraflow on Ojodu-Berger bound carriageway for approximately one (1) kilometre, after which they will gain access back into the main carriageway to continue their journeys.”
It further noted that “Alternatively, motorists may use Dr Nurudeen Olowopopo Way to connect Otunba Jobifele Way to Obafemi Awolowo Way to link Lateef Jakande Road to connect with their respective destinations.”
Articulated and truck drivers from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway heading to Agege were advised to reroute.
According to the statement, they “are advised to go through Ojota/Maryland to link Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way to access Kodesoh Street and connect Oba Akran Avenue to Guinness Roundabout to link Ogba Road to Pen cinema and continue their journeys.”
Motorists travelling from Ijaye/Agege toward Ojodu-Berger will still experience through traffic, but with temporary adjustments.
“Motorists travelling from Ijaye/Agege through Ogunnusi Road toward Ojodu-Berger will experience through traffic.
“However, upon approaching the work zone, they will be diverted to form a contraflow with Ijaye/Agege-bound traffic for approximately one (1) kilometre before regaining full access to the road after the construction area,” the statement noted.
To mitigate traffic disruptions and manage breakdowns, authorities said emergency tow vehicles would be stationed along the corridor.
“To ensure smooth traffic flow and prompt incident response, emergency tow vehicles will be stationed strategically within the corridor to provide quick recovery operations throughout the construction period,” the statement added.
Motorists were urged to cooperate with traffic officials during the period of the works. “Motorists are strongly advised to exercise patience, comply with traffic signage, and cooperate with Traffic Management Officials deployed along the corridor.
“The temporary traffic adjustments are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the reconstruction and expansion works for better travel experience”, the statement concluded.
PUNCH Online reports that the Lagos State Government earlier announced a traffic management plan ahead of the reconstruction of a section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway between Super Bus-Stop and Ilepo Bus-Stop (inbound Lagos).
The government said the reconstruction, to be handled by the Federal Ministry of Works, will run from March 7 to May 30, 2026, spanning 12 weeks.
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