The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against officials of the Transport Operations and Compliance Unit (TOCU) of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation who strayed from their assigned responsibilities. The announcement was made by Mr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, in a statement released in Lagos on Thursday. Read More…
Traffic
Lagos State Government Diverts Nighttime Traffic for National Stadium Bridge Repairs
The Lagos State Government has revealed plans for nighttime traffic diversion on Friday and Saturday nights, specifically on September 1st and September 2nd, between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily. This temporary alteration in traffic flow is essential to facilitate the repair of the recently damaged truck barrier on the National Stadium Bridge. Mr. Abdulhafiz Read More…
Lagos State Government to test E-Queuing management system for traffic flow
The Lagos State Government is set to embark on a trial run of its Electronic Queuing Management System (EQMS) to manage traffic on the Lekki-Epe Corridor, commencing on September 4th and running until September 30th. This initiative is aimed at elevating the driving experience for both truck operators and commuters navigating this vital corridor. Mr Read More…
Eight Held and Brought to Trial for Risky Highway Crossing at Ojota
In a determined move to reinforce safety measures and discourage pedestrians from disregarding designated footbridges, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has apprehended and subsequently arraigned eight individuals for recklessly crossing a highway in the Ojota district of the state. This initiative underscores the importance of adhering to safety protocols and utilising the provided pedestrian Read More…
4th Mainland Bridge to cost $2.5bn, to be completed in 4 years
The Fourth Mainland Bridge project will be finished in four years, the Lagos State government announced on Friday. It would cost $2.5 billion. Mrs. Aramide Adeyoye, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works, made the announcement in Ikeja, at a press conference to introduce the preferred contractor to carry out the project. Adeyoye predicted Read More…
LASG announces another traffic diversion at Onikan during APC women rally on Wednesday
The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the APC Women’s Rally slated for Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Old Onikan Stadium), Onikan, Lagos Island, to assist the motoring public in managing their routes around the axis during the event. According to a statement signed by Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, Read More…
LASPA will add extra parking lane markers — GM
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) said on Saturday that it has finished creating plans to install extra car parking lane markings in specific state locations. This was contained in a statement by LASPA General Manager, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, issued by the group’s Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Abayomi Ariba. Adelabu stated that the project, which Read More…
Traffic to be disrupted in Surulere for APC rally on Saturday
The Lagos State Government has ordered a traffic diversion for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential and Gubernatorial rallies, which would take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr Frederic Oladeinde, the Commissioner for Transportation, said this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos.According to Oladeinde, the rally would be held Read More…
LASTMA warns drivers creating fueling station backlog
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) advised drivers on Wednesday that the current gasoline shortage was no justification for stifling and impeding traffic movement throughout the state. This was stated by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, on behalf of the general manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba. According to the statement, Read More…
Lagos police arrest 7 traffic thieves at Mile 12
Police in Lagos State say they have apprehended seven criminals who they say terrorised drivers on the Ketu-Ikorodu Expressway in the Kosofe neighbourhood. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesman, announced the arrests on Friday through his verified Twitter account. According to Hundeyin, five individuals were apprehended on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock while they were Read More…