Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola who made the announcement on Wednesday, August 23, said the decision was taken for the continuation of the Iyana Ipaja Bus Terminal Project.

The government of Lagos State has announced a traffic diversion at Alagba Ramp, inwards Lagos on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway from Thursday, August 24, for the duration of 18 weeks.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola who made the announcement on Wednesday, August 23, said the decision was taken for “continuation of the Iyana Ipaja Bus Terminal Project”.

Toriola said;

“The alternative routes that would be available for motorists during the construction period are:

“Motorists inbound Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway from the Iyana-Ipaja Bridge will be diverted to Alagba intersection to link the slip road on the left side of the Alagba roundabout to access Lagos Abeokuta Expressway.

“Heavy vehicles from Egbeda/Alagutan inbound Agege or Abule-Egba will be diverted to the Lagos- bound slip road from Ecobank Roundabout to make a U-turn at Iyana Dopemu to continue their journey.”

Motorists have been asked to be patient as the closure of the ramp is temporary and part of the traffic management plans to enhance mobility and ensure the safety of the general public.