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Lagos govt announces travel advisory for APC rally

The Lagos State Government has announced travel advisory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally at Teslim Balogun Stadium on Tuesday.

The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Bolaji Oreagba, made this known via a statement issued on Sunday.

Oreagba said there would be a procession of APC presidential candidate, party stalwarts, party faithful and supporters from the local airport to Teslim Balogun Stadium through Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Ikorodu Road.

He said that the procession would pass through Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi, Jibowu (Empire), Moshalashi, Ojuelegba, Barracks, and Stadium.

Oreagba advised motorists on alternative routes to use during the procession.

He stated that from local airport to Maryland, they should use Kodesoh, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Kudirat Abiola Way, Old Oregun Road, Ojota, Maryland and connect destination.

From local airport to Ketu-Mile 12,  he advised them to use Kodesoh, Obafemi Awolowo, Way Secretariat Road to Mobolaji Johnson Avenue (7-Up), Ojota Interchange(Ketu and connect destination.

According to him, while the procession holds on the main carriageway on Ikorodu Road, the service lane will be available for use by motorists without any hassle.

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He added that to reduce inconvenience and travel time before and during the procession, motorists could make use of Ikorodu to Lagos, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to Lagos/Oshodi, Old Toll Gate, Alapere, Ogudu, Iyana Oworo, Third Mainland Bridge and connect destination.

Oreagba said from Apapa -Oshodi Expressway to Lagos, they should use Oshodi Bridge, Anthony Bridge, Gbagada, Iyana Oworo Third Mainland bridge to connect destination.

He said from Ojuelegba- Surulere, they should use Lawanson -Itire Road, Ogunlana Drive, Akerele, Shitta Roundabout; Adeniran Ogunsaya, Bode Thomas; Masha, Adelabu, Census, Babs Animashaun, Bode Thomas or Doyin, Eric Moore, Abebe Village, Nigerian Breweries, Costain and connect destination.

The LASTMA boss noted that they could also go from Masha to Kilo, from Costain to Surulere.

He urged motorists to use Costain, Iponri Estate, Bode Thomas and connect destination or from Costain to Abebe Village, Eric Moore, Doyin, Bode Thomas or Babs Animashaun Babs Animashaun, Census around Adelabu in Masha and connect destination.

“In order to reduce inconvenience, travel time, and ensure safety and security of all road users, adequate security and law enforcement personnel will be deployed along the entire dedicated routes to the stadium and alternative roads.

“So, we humbly seek the support and cooperation of all road users and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause,” Oreagba added.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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