LAGOS ANNOUNCES NINE-DAY TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON ISLAND FOR AFROPOLIS DANCE EVENT

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The Lagos State Government says traffic will be diverted for the forth coming Afropolis Dance Event.

According to the state government in a statement on Wednesday, the event which is organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is scheduled for a duration of Nine (9) Days starting from Saturday 26th October, 2024 to Sunday 3rd November, 2024 and lasting 24 hours daily.

“Consequently, there will be a full Road Closure of J Randle Road, Onikan Lagos between Lagos City Mall and National Museum before Onikan Roundabout for the event.
In view of the traffic implication, Motorists are hereby enjoined to use alternative routes highlighted as follows:

“Traffic from Awolowo Road going to Tafawa Balewa Square Road will turn left into Onikan Roundabout to connect King George V Road and link Marina Exit to connect with Force Road to access Tafawa Balewa Road to continue their journeys.

“Traffic from Outer Marina going to Awolowo Road will turn left into Force Road to link Tafawa Balewa Road and connect Old Defence Road to link Tafawa Balewa Square to Macarthy Street and to access Onikan Road to link Awolowo Road to continue their journeys.

“Traffic from Third Mainland Bridge/Ring Road going to Awolowo Road will turn left into Force Road to link Tafawa Balewa Road to connect Old Defence Road to access Tafawa Balewa Square to link Macarthy Street and connect Onikan Road to link Awolowo Road to continue their journeys.

“Traffic from Awolowo Road going to Tafawa Balewa Square will have a through traffic via Onikan Roundabout to continue their journeys.

“Motorists are implored to be patient as this traffic diversion plan is part of the event management for the (AFROPOLIS) LAGOS 2024,” it added.