The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has scheduled traffic diversions ahead of the final rally of Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Before the rally, the agency published three potential detours to the Teslim Balogun stadium in Surulere.
Bolaji Oreagba, the general manager of LASTMA, revealed in a statement on Sunday that alternate routes had been recommended because Tinubu and his supporters would be marching from the nearby airport to the stadium.
In his statement, he said that;
“Consequent upon the procession of APC Presidential Candidate and his Party Stalwarts, Party Faithful, and Supporters from the Local Airport to Stadium, it is hereby advisable for all party faithful and supporters attending the rally to make use of the following alternative routes to the venue,”.
“Third Mainland Bridge – Adeniji Adele Interchange – Carter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) – Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters – Eko Bridge – Alaka -stadium.
“From Agege use; Jibowu Herbert – Macaulay Way – AdekunleThird Mainland Bridge – Adeniji Adele Interchange – Carter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) – Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters – Eko Bridge – Alaka – stadium.
“From Apapa-Oshodi expressway (Itire, Okota, Amuwo Odofin, and Lagos-Badagry) use Orile – Iganmu Bridge – Costain – Iponri – Alaka – stadium.
“Designated car parks at the stadium are available to promote orderliness and free flow of traffic (human and vehicular traffic) in and around the venue.
“We seek your cooperation and support before, during the rally while assuring you of adequate deployment of security and law enforcement personnel along these routes to reduce discomfort, improve journey time and enhance protection of lives and property.”
