LASG to demolish structures around Ikorodu roundabout

Lagos State Government has disclosed plan to  demolish some structures along the Right of Way of Ikorodu Roundabout to give way for the restructuring of Ikorodu Junction.

The government informed that the exercise would be carries out on Monday and Tuesday, September 6 and 7, 2021.

According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, the demolition is in preparation for the Junction Improvement, saying traffic diversion plan has been slated for midnight Friday, September 17, 2021.

The Commissioner, in a statement on Thursday, explained that the demolition would be executed in phases.

According to him, the first phase which will take place on the first day will cover CAC Road Junction to Ayangburen Road in the morning, while the second phase will cover AP Filling Station inwards Sabo in the afternoon.

Oladeinde further explained that on the second day, the demolition exercise will be carried out at the Sabo Police station, Central Mosque, Conoil and Ayangburen Road from morning till afternoon.

He informed that the demolition will not impede traffic flow though, alternative routes have been made available to reduce the pressure that may occur during the demolition exercise and to sensitise motorists ahead of the full project commencement which will last for eight months.

“Motorists heading inwards Ayangburen from CAC can alternately utilize Ayedere Owowu road by GTB to make an exit at Etunreren to reach their destinations, while motorists inbound Ketu/Lagos axis from AP Filling Station are advised to use Suleiman Soderu road and make an exit at Awoshode Street.

“In the same vein, Traffic inbound Central Mosque and Ayangburen from Ikorodu Police Station can alternately use Adeniran Ogunsanya road and exit Sabo Sagamu road while Lagos bound motorists can make a detour at Suleiman Soderu road to access their destinations,” he said.

Oladeinde reiterated that the main carriage way of the affected axis would not be barred from traffic but the alternative routes have been provided to give motorists options for smooth operation around the corridor.

The Commissioner further stated that the exercise has been organised in phases to ensure safety of the motoring public as well as the contractors on site, while assuring that road signs, barriers and caution guards will be mounted along the affected sites to guide traffic flow inbound and outbound Ikorodu Roundabout.

He urged the public to cooperate with the State Government to ensure successful commencement and execution of the project.