Source: Africa Publicity
The Lagos State Government has announced an 8-hour road closure and traffic diversion to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025. The marathon, which will take place between 5:00 am and 1:00 pm, will attract thousands of participants and spectators, necessitating the temporary closure of several major roads in the state.
According to the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the marathon will commence at the National Stadium in Surulere and follow a predetermined route that will take participants through several major roads in Lagos, including Ikorodu Road, Third Mainland Bridge, Alfred Rewane Road, and Bourdillon Road, before concluding at Eko Atlantic.
To ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access to the race corridor, adjoining roads, junctions, and intersections will be blocked with concrete barriers. Traffic officials from LASTMA, NPF, FRSC, LSNC, and LAWMA will be stationed at strategic points to manage traffic and maintain order
[2/11, 9:21 AM] Business assistant: _Lagos Prepares for Access Bank City Marathon: 8-Hour Road Closure and Traffic Diversion Announced_
The Lagos State Government has announced an 8-hour road closure and traffic diversion to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025. The marathon, which will take place between 5:00 am and 1:00 pm, will attract thousands of participants and spectators, necessitating the temporary closure of several major roads in the state.
According to the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the marathon will commence at the National Stadium in Surulere and follow a predetermined route that will take participants through several major roads in Lagos, including Ikorodu Road, Third Mainland Bridge, Alfred Rewane Road, and Bourdillon Road, before concluding at Eko Atlantic.
To ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access to the race corridor, adjoining roads, junctions, and intersections will be blocked with concrete barriers. Traffic officials from LASTMA, NPF, FRSC, LSNC, and LAWMA will be stationed at strategic points to manage traffic and maintain order.
To minimize disruptions, the Lagos State Government has mapped out alternative routes for motorists to use during the marathon. These routes include:
– From Ikeja: Use Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue, connect to Eko Bridge, and proceed via Outer Marina.
– From Badagry/Mile 2: Pass through Apapa via Orile, link Eko Bridge, and continue through Outer Marina.
– From Surulere: Access the island via Iponri/Iganmu, linking Eko Bridge to Outer Marina.
– From Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Mowe and environs): Take the Ojota Slip Road, connect Ikorodu Road, and continue through Funsho Williams Avenue to Eko Bridge.
The Third Mainland Bridge will be closed to traffic heading towards Lagos Island but will remain open for motorists traveling to the Mainland.
Osiyemi reassured residents that traffic management officials will be deployed to minimize disruptions and urged the public to plan their trips accordingly by using alternative routes and other transportation options. He called for patience, noting that the partial and total road closures are part of traffic management plans for the 10th Edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.
The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in Africa, attracting participants from all over the world. The event is expected to promote tourism, economic development, and healthy living in Lagos State.
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