The Lagos State Government has announced a 15-month traffic diversion at Mile 2 to facilitate the construction of the Transport Interchange Terminal, which will integrate rail, bus, water, and non-motorized transportation.
The diversion will affect Loop 1 on the Apapa-bound lane and Loop 4 on the Badagry-bound lane.
Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, Oluwaseun Osiyemi in a statement on Monday said, the Transport Interchange Terminal will provide a seamless transportation experience for residents and visitors. “The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at Loop 1 on the Apapa bound lane and Loop 4 on the Badagry bound lane at Mile 2 for a duration of 15 months,” Osiyemi said.
The statement reads: “The traffic will be diverted at Loop 1 on the Apapa bound lane and Loop 4 on the Badagry bound lane at Mile 2 for a duration of 15 months for the construction work of the Transport Interchange Terminal that will integrate Rail, Bus, Water and Non–Motorised Transportation.
“The commencement date for the construction is scheduled from Monday, 11th November 2024, to Monday, 16th February 2026. Consequently, Motorists are hereby enjoined to use alternative routes as follows: “Motorists heading to Oshodi from Apapa will have through traffic and vice versa.
“Motorists heading to Badagry from Apapa will continue their journey on the Apapa – Oshodi Expressway and take a turn into Akinwande Road to link Coker and access the Lagos – Badagry Expressway to continue their journeys.
“Motorists heading to Lagos from Badagry will also have through traffic and vice versa. Motorists heading to Apapa will be diverted into Durban Road to link Amuwo Odofin Estate and connect Apapa-Oshodi Express Way to continue their journeys.
“Motorists are advised to use the alternative routes to avoid congestion. The government has not specified alternative routes, but drivers can expect to see signage and traffic management measures in place.”
