Lagos Implements Night Traffic Diversion for Truck Barrier Installation
The Lagos State Government has announced a planned overnight traffic diversion at the Fadeyi and Ojuelegba corridors to facilitate the installation of critical truck barriers. The measure, announced by the Ministry of Transportation, is scheduled from 10:00 PM on Saturday, January 10, 2026, until 6:00 AM on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated that the brief closure forms a key part of the state’s traffic management strategy, aimed at reducing accidents and preventing loss of lives. He advised motorists to follow the designated alternative route during the installation period. Specifically, traffic from Fadeyi Donmanlong Bridge/Ayilara inbound Ojuelegba should utilize the Service Lane from Fadeyi/Jibowu/Empire/Donmanlong to link Barracks for onward access.
Osiyemi implored residents and commuters for patience, noting the work was deliberately scheduled for nighttime to minimize public disruption. He also issued a stern warning against vandalism, stating that damage to the new barriers would be met with legal consequences. This installation is part of a broader, ongoing effort by the state to improve road safety and manage heavy vehicle movements, a topic that often generates significant public discourse and concern.
Concurrently, the state continues its extensive eight-month rehabilitation project along the Lekki-Ajah corridor, which began on November 15, 2025. The project, designed to ease persistent congestion, is being executed in two phases with partial lane closures to maintain traffic flow. Phase one covers the Lekki first toll gate to the second toll gate, while phase two will run from the second toll gate to the Ajah under-bridge. The project employs strategies like opening the Coastal Road as an alternative route and deploying LASTMA officials to manage peak-period gridlock.
These infrastructure initiatives follow other essential works, such as the recent 15-day closure of the Marine Bridge in Ijora for maintenance. The state’s approach highlights a focus on executing major works during off-peak hours to mitigate the impact on Lagosians, a necessary balance between development and daily mobility.
