The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures for the commissioning of critical infrastructure projects by President Bola Tinubu on April 8 and April 9, 2026. The Commissioner for Transport, Oluseun Osiyemi, said in a statement that the events require temporary road closures in specific areas to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of proceedings.
The first closure will affect the Opebi Mende Link Bridge on Wednesday, April 8, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. On Thursday, April 9, two commissioning events are scheduled. The first is the commissioning of the Tolu Schools Complex from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., which will affect traffic in the Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle areas. Later the same day, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., another event will take place at Eko Hotel on Victoria Island.
Motorists have been advised to plan their movement and avoid affected corridors during designated times to minimise traffic disruptions and travel delays. The Commissioner for Transport urged all drivers to seek alternative routes during these hours.
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All road closures will be enforced by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, and emergency services will remain accessible. The public has been encouraged to cooperate with traffic officials during the designated hours.
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