The Lagos State Government has announced temporary traffic diversions and partial road closures across Ikeja, Apapa, and Victoria Island on April 8 and 9, 2026, to facilitate the commissioning of landmark projects by President Bola Tinubu.
The Lagos State Government has announced temporary traffic adjustments and partial road closures across several key corridors on Wednesday, April 8, and Thursday, April 9, 2026. The measures are intended to ensure safety and seamless logistics as President Bola Tinubu commissions a series of landmark infrastructure projects during his visit to the state. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated on Tuesday that the disruptions will begin Wednesday morning between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for the inauguration of the iconic Opebi-Mende Link Bridge. Traffic is expected to be significantly impacted around Opebi-Allen, Ikeja, and the Ojota axis. Osiyemi advised that “motorists using the corridor during the period should consider alternative routes to avoid delays and congestion.”
The commissioning activities will continue into Thursday with a focus on education and urban development. Between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on April 9, vehicular movement within Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle will be restricted for the official opening of the Tolu Schools Complex. Later that evening, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., a final event scheduled around the Eko Hotel and Victoria Island area is expected to cause heavy congestion in the VI business district. The Commissioner urged residents and commuters to “plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time” to mitigate the impact of the scheduled ceremonies.
To manage the anticipated pressure on the state’s road network, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has been ordered to deploy personnel to all affected locations to regulate movement and provide directions. Officials emphasized that while the closures are temporary, they are essential for the high-profile events which include projects aimed at easing long-term traffic in the Ikeja sub-region. “Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority would be deployed to all affected locations to regulate vehicular movement and assist road users,” the statement concluded, reaffirming the government’s commitment to minimizing the inconvenience to the motoring public.
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