The Lagos State Government has announced temporary traffic management measures across several major corridors in the city ahead of a series of commissioning events scheduled for April 8 and 9, 2026.
President Bola Tinubu, who is currently in Lagos, is expected to officiate the ceremonies, which will highlight some of the state’s key infrastructure achievements.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, outlined partial road closures and traffic adjustments aimed at ensuring safety and smooth execution of the events.
On Wednesday, April 8, the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Motorists travelling along the Opebi-Allen, Ikeja, and Ojota corridors are expected to experience delays.
Osiyemi advised drivers to use alternative routes and plan journeys accordingly to avoid congestion during the period.
Traffic disruptions will continue on Thursday, April 9, with two events expected to affect key parts of the city:
Tolu Schools Complex Commissioning – Scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., this event will impact vehicular movement in Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle.
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Eko Hotel Event – Later in the day, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., traffic in the Victoria Island corridor, particularly around Eko Hotel, is expected to be heavy.
The commissioner emphasised that officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) would be deployed to all affected areas to regulate traffic, assist road users, and ensure smooth vehicular flow.
Osiyemi urged motorists to cooperate with traffic personnel and comply with all directives to ease movement across the city.
He also appealed to residents for patience and understanding, noting that the temporary inconvenience is necessary to facilitate the successful commissioning of critical infrastructure projects.
Traffic analysts have highlighted that Lagos’ proactive deployment of traffic management personnel during high-profile events is essential in preventing gridlock and ensuring public safety.
Mr. Tunde Ajayi, a transportation consultant, commented, “During large-scale events, proper planning and communication with the public are crucial. Lagos’ approach of issuing advance notices and deploying traffic officials is in line with global best practices.”
With these measures in place, residents and commuters are advised to plan alternative routes, allow extra travel time, and stay updated on real-time traffic advisories from LASTMA and other relevant authorities.