The Lagos State Government has announced a 15-month traffic diversion for the construction of the new transport interchange terminal at the Mile Two area of the state.

The state commissioner for transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said in a statement on Sunday that the diversion would enable the integration of the rail, bus, water and non–motorised transportation.

He said the 15-month traffic diversion for the construction would be from November 11, 2024, to February 16, 2026, enjoining motorists to use alternative routes. According to him, motorists heading to Oshodi from Apapa will have a through traffic and vice versa while motorists heading to Badagry from Apapa will continue their journey on Apapa – Oshodi Expressway and take a turn into Akinwande Road to link Coker and access Lagos – Badagry Express Way to continue their journeys.

Also, motorists heading to Lagos from Badagry will also have a through traffic and vice versa while 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.

The commissioner assured that the diversion routes had been well marked with signs to assist motorists in navigating their destinations adding that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officers would be on ground along the affected routes to oversee traffic flow.

He advised motorists to cooperate with the interventions put in place to minimise inconveniences. “Motorists are implored to be patient as the closure is part of the traffic management plans for the construction of the Transport Interchange Terminal project by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority,” he said