The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has issued travel advice and a directory for movement as the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its presidential mega campaign rally in the state on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The rally is to hold at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.
A statement from the ministry on Sunday, signed by Bolaji Oreagba, General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority ((LASTMA), says there will be a procession of APC Presidential Candidate, Party Stalwarts, Party Faithful, and Supporters on that day.
This procession, according to Oreagba, will start from the local airport to the stadium through Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Ikorodu Road, spanning Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, and Fadeyi, to Jibowu, Empire, Moshalashi, Ojuelegba, and Barracks to the stadium.
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Motorists are, therefore, advised to make use of alternative routes during the procession.
See details below:
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MOTHER OF ALL CAMPAIGN IS HERE!!!*
*TRAVEL DIRECTORY*
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
TRAVEL ADVISORY
ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) PRESIDENTIAL MEGA RALLY SLATED FOR TUESDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY, 2023 AT TESLIM BALOGUN STADIUM, SURULERE, LAGOS.
As a result of the above-stated, there will be a procession of the APC Presidential Candidate, Party Stalwarts, Party Faithful, and Supporters from the Local Airport to the Stadium through Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Ikorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi), Jibowu, Empire, Moshalashi, Ojuelegba, Barracks, Stadium.
Hence, Motorists are advised to make use of the following alternative routes during the procession:
1. FROM THE LOCAL AIRPORT TO MARYLAND, USE:
Kodesoh, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Kudirat Abiola Way (Old Oregun Road), Ojota, Maryland and connect destination
2. FROM LOCAL AIRPORT TO KETU-MILE 12, USE:
Kodesoh, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Secretariat Road-> Mobolaji Johnson Avenue (7-Up) , Ojota Interchange, Ketu and connect destination.
While the procession holds on the Main Carriage Way on Ikorodu Road, the Service Lane will be available for use by Motorists without any hassle.
In addition, in order to reduce inconvenience and travel time before and during the procession/rally, Motorists can make use of the following:
IKORODU TO LAGOS /LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS/OSHODI, USE:
Old Toll Gate, Alapere, Ogudu, Iyana Oworo, Third Mainland Bridge and connect destination
APAPA-OSHODI EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS, USE:
OshodiBridge, Anthony Bridge, Gbagada, Iyana Oworo, Third Mainland bridge to connect destinations.
OJUELEGBA –SURULERE, USE:
Lawanson -Itire Road, OgunlanaDrive , Akerele, ShittaRoundabout,
(a) Adeniran Ogunsaya, Bode Thomas
(b) Masha, Adelabu, Census , Babs Animashaun, Bode Thomasor (Doyin, Eric Moore, Abebe Village (Nigerian Breweries), Costain and connect destination
(c)Masha, Kilo
COSTAINSURULERE USE:
(a) CostainiponriIponri Estate Bode Thomas and connect destination
(b) CostainAbebe VillageEric MooreDoyinBode Thomas OR Babs Animashaun (Babs Animaghaun CensusAdelabu)—Masha) and connect destination
In order to reduce inconvenience, travel time, and ensure safety and security of all road users, adequate security and law enforcement personnel will be deployed along the entire dedicated routes to the stadium and alternative roads.
So, we humbly seek the support and cooperation of all road users, and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
1. Third Mainland BridgeAdeniji Adele InterchangeCarter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) Ijora Olopa by LAWMA HeadquartersEko BridgeAlakaStadium
2. FROM AGEGE MOTOR ROAD USE:
Jibowu Herbert Macaulay WayAdekunleThird Mainland BridgeAdeniji Adele InterchangeCarter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) Ijora Olopa by LAWMA HeadquartersEko BridgeAlakaStadium
3. FROM APAPA-OSHODI EXPRESSWAY (ITIRE, OKOTA, AMUWO ODOFIN, LAGOS BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY), USE:
OrileIganmu BridgeCostainIponriAlaka 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, and 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 the protection of lives and property.
THANK YOU.
Signed:
Mr. Bolaji Oreagba,
General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority,
(LASTMA)
19th February 2023.
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