Roads To Avoid As Tinubu Commissions Projects In Lagos Today Wednesday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is set to commission a number of Key Infrastructural Projects executed by the Lagos State Government on his two-day visit to Lagos State on Wednesday 8th April 2026 and Thursday 9th April 2026.
Temporary road closures have been announced by the Lagos State Government for April 8 and 9, 2026, to allow for the commissioning of key infrastructure projects across the state.
On Wednesday, April 8, traffic will be affected around Opebi–Allen (Ikeja) and Ojota during the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
On Thursday, April 9, closures will impact Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle areas between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for the commissioning of Tolu Schools Complex, while traffic around Eko Hotel and Victoria Island will be affected later in the day from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead, use alternative routes, and cooperate with traffic officials as measures are in place to manage traffic and reduce delays.
The Projects are:
WEDNESDAY
The iconic Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link bridge
Lagos State Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Building, Alausa
The Lagos State Multi-Agency Complex, Alausa
The mid-level Agro food Hub, Abijo, Ibeju Lekki, Lekki-Epe Expressway
THURSDAY
The Regeneration and full Upgrade of the Tolu Schools Complex, Ajegunle
Maracana Stadium, Ajegunle (consisting of 19 mini football pitches)
A government statement counseled citizens: “Whatever your plans within and around Opebi to Alausa on Wednesday and around Ajegunle/Apapa axis on Thursday should be rescheduled to avoid traffic delays.”
