Lagos Govt Plans 2-Day Traffic Diversion Near Tinubu’s Residence

The Lagos State Government announces a 2-day traffic diversion near Tinubu’s residence to ease congestion and ensure smooth traffic flow during an upcoming event.

A two-day traffic diversion has been declared on Bourdillon Road, a well-known street in Ikoyi, Lagos by the government of Lagos State.

Bourdillon is the location of President Bola Tinubu’s private residence, according to OBASANJONEWS.

According to a statement released on Thursday by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, the diversion has been put into effect in order to facilitate construction activities along the corridor.

On Saturday 24th August and Sunday 25th August, 2024, construction work on the corridor will cause vehicular traffic to be redirected from Bourdillon Road in lkoyi between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm and from 9:00am-12:00 noon respectively as announced by The Lagos State Government.

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Due to this detour, a different pathway has been charted for drivers using the same route.

If you’re driving on Bourdillon Road towards Falomo Roundabout, it’s recommended that you make a right turn onto Lateef Jakande Road. Then continue towards Onisiwo and turn inwards to reach Oniru Road. From there, link up with Thompson Avenue Roundabout and take a right into Thompson Avenue before finally turning back onto Bourdillon again so as to proceed uninterrupted with your journey.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi clarified that the diversion will have no impact on motorists traveling inbound Alexander Avenue from Falomo Roundabout.

He gave his assurance that the State’s Traffic Management Personnel would handle the diversion, and requested motorists to support and comply with any measures implemented.

Drivers are urged to remain patient as this detour is crucial for traffic control and guarantees the safety of motorists during construction activities.