RAIL MASS TRANSIT: LASG TO DIVERT TRAFFIC AT YABA AXIS FOR RED LINE PHASE II

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that it will divert Traffic from Yaba in line with the First Phase of the construction of the Redline covering Oyingbo to Agbado from midnight on Tuesday, 1st February, 2022 to 16th February, 2022.

According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, the diversion is in line with the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project.

Dr. Oladeinde explained that the two-week-long site activity will necessitate a diversion to protect road users during the installation of Precast Beams.

According to him, motorists heading to Muritala Mohammed Way from Western Avenue will be diverted to Empire Road at Jibowu while traffic inbound Yaba will be diverted to Empire Road for access to Western Avenue, adding that motorists on Herbert Macaulay will be able to connect Empire Road to access Western Avenue for their desired destinations.

The Commissioner assured that the site will be cordoned off for the safety of the citizenry, while he noted that emergency vehicles will be on ground to tow faulty vehicles along the axis.

He also revealed that signage will be placed on the access roads while the officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will also be on ground to manage traffic flow and minimise inconveniences.

Oladeinde reiterated the commitment of the present administration to the development of transport infrastructure within the metropolis, maintaining that it is vital for the Multi-Modal Transportation System of the State Government which will enhance the socio-economic development of the citizens.