The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary night-time traffic diversion along the Fadeyi-Donmanlong and Donmanlong-Ojuelegba routes to allow for the installation of truck-restriction barriers.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the diversion will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, until 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Osiyemi explained that the measure is part of the state’s ongoing traffic control and road safety efforts, aimed at reducing accidents and protecting lives along the busy corridor. The affected bridge sections will be temporarily closed during the installation, which has been scheduled overnight to minimize disruption to motorists and businesses.
Motorists traveling from Fadeyi Donmanlong Bridge or Ayilara toward Ojuelegba are advised to use the service lane via Fadeyi, Jibowu, Empire, and Donmanlong, reconnecting to Barracks Road to reach their destinations.
The commissioner urged drivers to cooperate with traffic personnel and remain patient, stressing that the barriers are meant to curb reckless driving by heavy-duty vehicles, which have previously caused serious accidents in the area.
He also warned that anyone caught damaging or tampering with traffic infrastructure would face prosecution.
