The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary night-time traffic diversion along the Fadeyi-Donmanlong and Donmanlong-Ojuelegba corridors to facilitate the installation of truck-restriction barriers.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed that the diversion will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, until 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
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According to Osiyemi, the intervention forms part of the state’s traffic control and road safety initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and protecting lives along the busy axis.
He explained that the affected bridge sections would be temporarily closed during the installation, noting that the work was deliberately scheduled overnight to limit inconvenience to motorists and business operators.
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During the period, motorists approaching from Fadeyi Donmanlong Bridge or Ayilara en route to Ojuelegba are advised to divert through the service lane via Fadeyi, Jibowu, Empire and Donmanlong, connecting Barracks Road to their respective destinations.
The commissioner appealed to road users to cooperate with traffic management personnel and remain patient, stressing that the truck barriers are intended to check reckless movements by heavy-duty vehicles, which have previously led to serious crashes in the area.
He also warned that the state would not tolerate the destruction or tampering with traffic infrastructure, adding that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted.
Osiyemi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing road safety across Lagos and urged motorists to observe traffic rules and safeguard public facilities installed for the collective good.
