LAGOS: Govt to divert traffic for four weeks at Independence tunnel inbound Anthony for rehabilitation works

AS part of the ongoing reconstruction on Ikorodu Road, the state government will be diverting traffic from the main carriage way inbound Anthony from Monday 3rd of May, 2021 for four weeks.

In a statement, Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde stated that the diversion was necessary to address the lingering failure of the access road at the Independence tunnel, Maryland.

He explained that the road needed to be fixed urgently to prevent further deterioration of the section by expected rainfall in the coming season, adding that the repairs will minimise congestion frequently experienced by motorists along the corridor.

He assured that alternative routes had been created and provided to cater for motorists that ply the corridor regularly while construction is underway.

Traffic from Ibadan-Lagos Expressway can also go straight to Oworonshoki to connect Gbagada and descend the ramp at Anthony axis to connect Ikorodu Road.

The statement also disclosed that the recently improved Maryland junction will be opened temporarily during the duration of the construction period to accommodate traffic coming from Ojota axis and Ikorodu; a temporary traffic light will be installed to manage the influx of vehicles taking the flyover towards Surulere and Lagos Island.

Alternatively, motorists will be diverted to a contra flow on the Ojota bound lane during peak hours to minimise the inconveniences during the course of the repairs.

Road users coming from Ikeja are advised to use Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way to link Maryland and access Ikorodu road inbound Surulere.

Oladeinde further stated that the State’s Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) would be fully on ground to direct traffic. Signs and traffic rules will be strategically placed to guide vehicular movement during the stipulated period.

The statement also revealed that trial run of the traffic management would commence on Tuesday 27th April, 2021 to test the aforementioned traffic diversion plan ahead of the set date and make necessary adjustments where needed.

The state government in the statement appealed to motorists that ply the corridor to endure any likely inconvenience as the project is aimed at finding a lasting solution to traffic congestion on that axis in line with efficient traffic management and transportation policy of the government.