The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary two-night traffic diversion affecting the Stadium and Ojuelegba flyover bridges as part of ongoing road safety upgrades.
The measure will enable the installation of truck barriers aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from damage caused by heavy-duty vehicles.
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation confirmed that the diversion will be implemented in two phases: from Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, March 29, 2026, and again from Saturday, April 4 to Sunday, April 5, 2026. Each closure will run between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., a window selected to reduce disruption to peak-hour traffic.
According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the installation of truck barriers is a preventive measure to restrict access of articulated vehicles to flyovers. This follows recurring incidents in which trucks have struck bridge structures, raising safety concerns and necessitating costly repairs.
Motorists traveling through the affected corridors—including Ojuelegba Flyover and National Stadium Lagos—are advised to adhere strictly to designated diversion routes. Vehicles approaching from Eko Bridge, Costain, or Iponri toward Ojuelegba and Alhaji Masha Road are to divert through the service lane at Alaka via the National Stadium gate to reconnect with Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road.
Similarly, drivers from Apapa Road or Costain axis can navigate through Iponri Estate Road, linking Bode Thomas via Adeniran Ogunsanya, and proceed through Shitta Roundabout to reach their destinations.
The state government emphasized that the temporary inconvenience is necessary to enhance road safety and preserve vital transport infrastructure. Motorists are urged to plan their movements accordingly, remain patient, and expect moderate traffic build-up along alternative routes during the diversion periods.
