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  • Lagos Govt announces traffic diversion in Island

    Lagos Govt announces traffic diversion in Island

    The Lagos State Government has announced a night traffic diversion plan on Sura Ramp inward Osborne to facilitate the asphaltic laying of the section of the road.

    The repair work is scheduled for Wednesday, 21st August, 2024 between 10.00 pm and 4.00 am and on Thursday, 22nd August, 2024.

    “To manage the traffic inflow to the affected section during the repair works, Motorists from the Third Mainland Bridge will not be able to turn right to access Osborne, they will move straight to Obalende or Onikan to continue with their journeys.

    “Similarly, Motorists from Sura will not be able to access the ramp, they will turn right to connect Onikan and continue their journeys.

    “Motorists are implored to be patient as the diversion is part of the traffic management plans for the ongoing rehabilitation works and asphalt pavement of the road section.

    “We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation,” a statement by the State Government reads.

  • LASG gives traffic update from Osborne to Adeniji Adele link bridge

    LASG gives traffic update from Osborne to Adeniji Adele link bridge

    The Lagos State Government says traffic will be diverted from Osborne/Dolphin Estate to Sura en route Adeniji Adele Link Bridge for asphalt pavement of the road.

    The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.

    Osiyemi added that the traffic would be diverted from 12.00 a.m. tonight, July 27 to 5.00 a.m. on July 29.

    “Consequently, motorists are advised to  use the following alternative routes; motorists from Osborne/Dolphin Estate are advised to connect Sura Link Bridge to Adeniji Adele to access the 3rd Mainland Bridge to continue with their journeys.

    “Motorists from the State House at Marina are to connect Obalende to link Simpson Bridge inward Sura to access Adeniji Adele to link the 3rd Mainland Bridge for their desired destinations,” he said.

    Osiyemi said that the state traffic management personnel would be on ground to manage vehicular movement and reduce inconveniences.

    “Motorists are implored to be patient and adhere to the direction of movements by the traffic management personnel,” he said.

  • 90-day repair work: Lagos announces traffic diversion at popular bridge

    90-day repair work: Lagos announces traffic diversion at popular bridge

    The Lagos State Government says traffic will be diverted at the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge from July 22.

    The diversion is to enable emergency repairs of the asphalt pavement and expansion joints of the bridge.

    The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

    Osiyemi noted that the repairs would be carried out in two phases, for a duration of 90 days.

    He said that the first phase of the repairs would cover the Ojota-bound lane, while the second phase would cover the Yaba/Ojuelegba/Maryland-bound lane.

    He said that consequently, alternative routes had been mapped out for each phase of the repairs.

    “For the first phase: motorists heading to Ojota from Maryland/Yaba will be diverted into a counter flow on the lane inbound Maryland, while motorists heading to Yaba from Ojota will continue their journeys on the same lane.

    “Alternately, motorists from Berger, Magodo and Tollgate along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are advised to go through Alapere/Ogudu axis inward Gbagada/Anthony Oke Bridge to descend the ramp and access Ikorodu Road to continue their journeys.

    “Motorists coming from Ikeja, Oregun and Kudirat Abiola Way are advised to use Opebi Link Bridge to connect Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way inwards Sheraton through Maryland to access Ikorodu Road and navigate their ways.

    “Motorists from Jibowu are advised to make use of Ikorodu Road Service lane by Mobil Fuel Station/Bertola Engineering Equipment Company to access Gbagada/Ogudu axis to continue their journeys,” he said.

    Osiyemi said that if they miss the turning by the Mobil Fuel Station and Bertola Engineering Equipment Company, they could also use Theodolite to link Anthony Oke Ramp and join Ikorodu Road again to access Town Planning Way inwards Gbagada/Ogudu/ Alapere axis to proceed with their journeys.

    He added that motorists from Jibowu heading to Ikeja, Magodo, Berger and Lagos Ibadan Expressway could use Maryland inwards Mobolaji Bank Anthony to link Sheraton/Opebi to Allen Avenue/Obafemi Awolowo Way and access Nurudeen Olowopopo Road to continue their journeys.

    He said that alternately, after going through the Opebi Link Bridge, they could also make use of Kudirat Abiola Way to access Ikosi Road inwards Mobolaji Johnson Avenue/7up to connect Nurudeen Olowopopo Road and access their desired destinations.

    “For the second phase: motorists inward Maryland/Yaba from Ojota will be diverted into a counter flow on the lane inbound Ojota while motorists from Maryland will continue their journey on the same lane.

    “They can also use the following alternative routes; motorists from Berger, Magodo and Toll gate can use Alapere inwards Gbagada to link the Anthony Oke Ramp to connect Ikorodu Road and access their desired destinations.

    “Similarly, motorists coming from Ikorodu/ Ketu can utilise Ojota ramp bridge to link Alapere and continue their journeys as explained above.

    “Motorists from Ikeja, Oregun and Kudirat Abiola Way are advised to use Opebi Link Bridge inwards Mobolaji Bank Anthony/ Sheraton and come out at Maryland to enter Ikorodu Road and continue their journeys.

    “The aforementioned alternative routes for motorists heading to Ikeja, Magodo, Berger and Lagos Ibadan Expressway from Jibowu during the first phase is also available during the second phase of the repairs,” he said.

    Osiyemi assured that sufficient traffic management personnel would be on ground across Lagos to minimise the forecasted discomfort and ensure steady flow of traffic.

    He appealed to the people of the state, especially motorists, to cooperate and embrace the interventions put in place during the course of the repairs.

  • LASG to divert traffic in Ikoyi for 4 weeks

    LASG to divert traffic in Ikoyi for 4 weeks

    The Lagos State Government will divert traffic from Alfred Rewane and Osborne roads in Ikoyi for four weeks.

    The government will divert the traffic through Osborne Foreshore Estate axis, from June 26 to July 27.

    Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

    Osiyemi said that the diversion would  enable the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out the first phase of rehabilitation of the asphaltic sections from Osborne Foreshore Estate to Sura Bridge Ramp.

    “Motorists from Alexander/Glover are advised to use Oba Adeyinka Oyekan Avenue inwards Ikoyi to connect Obalende/Ring Road and access  Third Mainland Bridge to proceed with their journeys.

    “Those from Victoria Island are advised to go through Falomo Roundabout to link Awolowo Road and access Third Mainland Bridge to reach their desired destinations.

    “Alternately, motorists from Victoria Island can  utilize Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue to link Mekunwen Bridge and proceed to CMS/Apongbon Bridge inwards Eko Bridge to access Funsho Williams Avenue to reach their desired destinations.

    Osiyemi gave the assurance that traffic managers would be on ground to minimise inconveniences and ensure steady flow of traffic.

    He urge motorists to be patient and comply with the instructions.

  • Police send out strong warning over traffic violations in Lagos

    Police send out strong warning over traffic violations in Lagos

    The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, has vowed to prosecute commercial bus and tricycle operators caught violating traffic laws in the state.

    Fayoade said this on Friday while declaring open a one-day train-the -trainers’ workshop for Area Traffic Officers.

    The training was organised by the Global Transport Policy Training Academy (GTP), in collaboration with the Police Command in Lagos.

    The theme of the training was: “Improving Traffic Policing: Leveraging on Emotional intelligence Skills”.

    Fayoade, represented by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Area F Ikeja, Mr Paul Okafor, expressed concern about the lawlessness of commercial bus and tricycle operators on Lagos roads.

    The CP advised road users to always obey and respect traffic officers, saying they were working for the good interest of all in Lagos state.

    He commended the organisers of the training programme, pointing out that the theme was apt and showed their good thoughts towards people in Lagos State.

    According to Fayoade, the training will go a long way in assisting the police in traffic management.

    The Chairman/Chief Consultant, GTP, Mr Segun Musa, said the purpose of the training was to advance and reshape the traffic situation in Lagos State.

    He said the theme: “Improving Traffic Policing: Leveraging on Emotional Intelligence Skills”, was pivotal to ensuring a wholesome engagement of the public.

    “Beyond infrastructural deficit, we have the human element crucial to order and civility. This is where Emotional Intelligence is crucial.

    “Experts have maintained that if order is not maintained in terms of traffic-related issues, by 2030, Lagos would be losing about $21 billion (about N31.5 trillion) monthly.

    “Lagos needs a traffic system that is effective and efficient. As you all know, Lagos presently accommodates at least 40 per cent of the total registered vehicles in Nigeria, with an estimated population of 20 million people,” he said.

    Musa said that the train-the-trainer format would enable Area Traffic Officers to train Divisional Traffic Officers for broader impact.

  • Lagos govt announces traffic diversions

    Lagos govt announces traffic diversions

    The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced a three-hour traffic diversion for the installation of some components on the pedestrian bridge at Ikeja Along.

    The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr.Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement in a statement on Friday in Lagos.

    Osiyemi said this was to ensure the safety of pedestrians on Ikeja Along connecting with the Ikeja Train Station to access the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Red Line.

    “The Lagos State Government will be diverting traffic at PWD inwards ‘Ile Zik’ axis of the Lagos Abeokuta Expressway, tomorrow Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 between 5.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. (3 hours) each day.

    “The diversion plan is for the installation of some vital components of the ongoing pedestrian bridge construction at Ikeja Along,” he said.

    The commissioner listed alternative routes mapped out for motorists to utilise during the early hours of the two days.

    “Traffic from Abule Egba to Oshodi will be diverted to Agege Motor Road by ‘Ile ZIk’ to link Akanni Doherty road and Oba Akran Avenue and proceed to Kodesoh to access the Airport Ramp to connect Bolade/Oshodi.

    ‘Traffic heading to Dopemu/Abule Egba from Bolade/Oshodi will be diverted to Works Road by PWD inwards Oba Akinjobi Way to access the newly constructed Ikeja Overpass inwards Agege Motor Road to access the desired destinations,” he said.

    Osiyemi said that the diversion was intentionally fixed for weekend, at early hours.

    He assured that the state’s traffic management personnel would be on ground to manage commuting and minimise inconveniences.

    In another development, Osiyemi said that a scheduled rehabilitation of Asolo Bridge in Ikorodu axis would lead to diversion  away from the bridge from Saturday, March 23.

    “As a result of the rehabilitation, Asolo Bridge will be cordoned off partly from Mile 12 to Ogolonto.

    “Consequently the following alternatives have been provided for motorists during the two phases of the repair works.

    “For phase one of the project, during the first phase of the repair, motorists heading to Ogolonto/Ikorodu Garage from Ketu will be diverted into the BRT Corridor from Orita Aje Bus stop and will exit the lane at Mechanic Workshop to continue their journeys.

    “Motorists on the service lane heading towards Ketu/Mile 12 axis from Ogolonto/Ikorodu garage will be diverted to the BRT corridor at Mechanic Workshop and exit by Orita Aje Bus Stop/Ajegunle to continue their journeys,” he said.

    Osiyemi said that for the second phase of the project, Ikorodu-bound motorists inward Ogolonto/Ikorodu garage from Ketu/Mile 12 axis would maintain the service lane, while all BRT Buses would be diverted to the service lane by Ajegunle exit to continue their journeys.

    “All motorists (private/commercial and BRT buses) inward Ketu/Mile 12 axis from Ogolonto/Ikorodu garage will continue their journeys through the service lane after Asolo Bridge, while all BRT Buses will be diverted to the BRT lane by Ajegunle inlet,” he said.

    Osiyemi implored motorists who ply the corridor to be patient, as the state government had deployed necessary measures, including traffic management officials and road signage, to ameliorate inconveniences.

  • Lagos claims world record for city with worst road traffic [SEE FULL LIST]

    Lagos claims world record for city with worst road traffic [SEE FULL LIST]

    Traffic Index has released its annual report on global traffic congestion ranking for 2023 with Lagos State emerging as the city with the worst road traffic in the world.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Traffic Index is a web-based application built on top of the traffic layer within Google Maps.

    The specified layer uses 4 colors to represent traffic congestion: green, orange, red, dark-red. The darker the color is, the more congestion can bee observed in that location.

    Every 20 minutes, the web app saves an image for each tracked location, containing the traffic data reported by Google Maps.

    After a couple of minutes, the images are analyzed, and the percentages of the 4 traffic colors are calculated.

    The Traffic Index report, which contains only cities having at least five hundred thousand inhabitants, revealed Lagos has the worst road traffic among all cities.

    Riga, the capital and largest city of Latvia, came second on the list, followed by Tehran, the capital and largest city of Iran.

    Mexico City in Mexico, Mumbai in India, and Krakow in Poland were ranked fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively.

    Here is a list of top 10 cities with the worst traffic in the world:

    1. Lagos (Nigeria)
    2. Riga (Latvia)
    3. Tehran (Iran)
    4. Mexico City (Mexico)
    5. Mumbai (India)
    6. Krakow (Poland)
    7. Istanbul (Turkey)
    8. Lima (Peru)
    9. Cairo (Egypt)
    10. Bucuresti (Romania)

    Click here for full list

  • How Lagos lose N4 trillion to traffic congestion annually

    How Lagos lose N4 trillion to traffic congestion annually

    A study funded by the Bank of Industry and Africa Finance Corporation has revealed that Lagos State is losing a staggering N4 trillion as a result of “profound traffic congestion” annually.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the study was conducted by the Danne Institute for Research, which report is titled ‘Behavioural Causes of Traffic Congestion in Lagos’.

    According to the report presented on Wednesday, Lagos, which is the commercial hub of Nigeria, is getting the corresponding productivity 21 million-strong population.

    Presenting the report, Franca Ovadje, the Executive Director of the Danne Institute for Research, stressed the staggering loss could otherwise be directed toward vital sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.

    The report identifies behavioural factors as the primary culprits, including poor road infrastructure, violation of traffic laws, activities of agberos at bus stops, and buses picking up passengers.

    Ovadje emphasized that the population of Lagos is not translating into corresponding productivity due to the crippling impact of traffic jams on daily life.

    The report suggests that doubling the population in developing countries should result in a 5 to 6 per cent growth in productivity.

    Respondents, who expressed traffic congestion as their top challenge, proposed solutions that focus on road construction, repairs, and maintenance, along with a ban on agberos and stringent enforcement of traffic laws.

    The report calls on government authorities to prioritize these recommendations to enhance productivity, attract investments, and generate substantial internally generated revenue through law enforcement.

    The report also highlights that Lagosians spend an average of 2.21 hours commuting daily, with 45 percent spending more than two hours.

    “Areas like Ajah, Etiosa, and Apapa bear the brunt, necessitating urgent measures such as nighttime road construction, creation of alternative routes during construction, and strict enforcement of traffic laws,” the report noted.

    As the Lagos State Government concludes works on the Lekki Coastal Road Construction, the report advocates for sustained efforts to prevent further traffic woes.

    It calls for strict penalties, and increased deployment of LASTMA officials, police, and even soldiers to manage traffic effectively.

    The report concludes by urging a comprehensive campaign against touts and corrupt traffic wardens to restore discipline and order to Lagos roads, essential for transforming the city into a livable and prosperous metropolis.

    In 2022, former Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Transport, Taiwo Salaam, said if the traffic congestion in the densely populated Lagos should continue unaddressed till 2030, the city is estimated to lose as much as $21bn every month.

  • Lagos Govt announces traffic diversion in VI, Ajah

    Lagos Govt announces traffic diversion in VI, Ajah

    The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at the Median Inward Victoria Island and Ajah by the Lekki Phase I intersection for two consecutive weekends.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports this is contained in a statement released by Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the State Commissioner for Transportation.

    The planned weekends are Saturday, 18th November to Sunday, 19th November and Saturday, 2nd December to Sunday, 3rd December, 2023 from midnight to 5:00 am each weekend.

    According to Osiyemi, the diversion plan is essential to ensure the safety of motorists during the upgrade of the advertising structures located in those areas.

    “During the diversion period, the lane by the median inward Victoria Island and Ajah will be closed off to vehicular movement.

    “Consequently the following alternative routes have been suggested for Motorists:

    “Scenario 1: On Saturday, 18th November and Saturday, 2nd December 2023, Motorists from Victoria Island along the Lekki – Epe Expressway heading towards Ajah will be diverted to the Lay-by behind LCC/Hitech Yard along Lekki Phase I to continue their journey. All other traffic inward Victoria Island will not be affected.

    “Scenario 2: On Sunday, 19th November and Sunday, 3rd December 2023, Motorists from Ajah along Lekki – Epe Expressway heading towards Victoria Island will maintain the same route of three lanes to Lekki Phase I; thereafter, the three lanes will be merged to form two lanes.

    “Motorists from Victoria Island heading towards Lekki Phase I will be diverted to make a U–turn at Lekki Second Junction to access Lekki Phase I.

    “Motorists are implored to be patient as the State’s Traffic Management Personnel will be on ground to direct the movement and minimise inconveniences,” the statement reads.

  • Delta govt to conduct road traffic survey in 5 cities

    Delta govt to conduct road traffic survey in 5 cities

    The Delta Government has begun the training of personnel ahead of its road traffic survey in five major cities across the State.

    The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, disclosed this while declaring open a two-day training for statisticians under his ministry on Thursday in Asaba.

    Ekedayen said that the survey which is aimed at making informed decisions, allocation of resources effectively as well as keeping the roads safe for all, would be conducted in Asaba, Agbor, Sapele, Ughelli and Warri.

    The Commissioner, represented by the Director of Budget in the ministry, Mr Thomson Olije, urged the statisticians to ensure accurate data during the exercise.

    ”As the Commissioner for Economic Planning, I believe it is crucial to emphasize the importance of this survey in shaping our State’s economic development, infrastructure planning and overall quality of life.

    ”The results of this road traffic survey will guide us in making evidence-based decisions that will enhance our economic competitiveness and quality of life of everyone who calls this state home.

    ”Our roads are the lifelines of our communities, connecting us to our workplaces, schools and loved ones. And to ensure their safety and efficiency, we must gather accurate data,” he said.

    Ekedayen recalled that the first edition of the road traffic survey was held in 2005, adding that it has become a cherished tradition.

    According to him, “as you may recall, following the survey conducted during the inaugural edition, roads were constructed in the State, underscoring how significant accurate data can be in informing decisions about infrastructure development.

    The commissioner also said, “the road traffic survey is not just a collection of numbers, it is a snapshot of challenges we face and the opportunities for improvement.

    ”It will help us identify congestion hotspots safety concerns, and the impact of emerging technologies.”

    In her remarks, the Director of Statistics, Ms Nkechi Maduemezie, said that the objectives of the survey include reducing the number of vehicles that ply on the state’s roads on a daily basis in order to reduce traffic congestion as well as aid security.

    She also said that the outcome of the survey would be analysed and produced in a report.

    ”It is hoped that the report will aid the present administration of Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori to achieve it’s ”MORE agenda.”

    Meanwhile, some of the participants who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) commended the initiative.

    Mr Aghwate Otejiri, a personnel from the Sapele zone, said,’ “this is a very good initiative and I must commend the State Government.”