THE state government has announced that traffic will be diverted at Anthony on the Yaba lane of Ikorodu road as it commences the construction of drainages on the August 31, 2021 for a duration of six days.
In a statement by the Ministry of Transportation, the Commissioner, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that the drainage works were necessary due to the pressure of the rainy season, adding that the project will bring ease to movement.
He revealed that motorists will be able to utilize the service lane connecting Olaide Benson, Ismail Estate, 3rd Road Avenue and Iya Oloye Crescent Junctions and existing entrances into the expressway at Seaburn Motors and Uber Inspection Centre.
“The exit from Anthony–Ikorodu Expressway at Uber Inspection centre to link the service lane connecting Oshodi road is to be temporarily blocked and a temporary exit to the service lane connecting Oshodi road will be created about 200 meters away, NLPC Pension Fund,” the commissioner explained.
Oladeinde appealed to motorists to cooperate with the state Traffic Management Authority personnel that will be deployed to the area to minimize inconveniences as the repairs were geared towards eliminating gridlock that may emanate from flooding and damage to the roads.
