LRMT Red Line Project; LASG To Extend Traffic Diversion At Kayode Street And Ogunmokun Street

In continuation of the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Redline project (Oyingbo-Agbado), the Lagos State Government will be diverting traffic from Ago-Owu to the rail crossing on Kayode Street and Ijaiye Street to the rail crossing on Ogunmokun road in Mushin from 27th January till 31st March, 2023 for a duration of nine weeks.

In a statement released by the Ministry of Transportation, the Commissioner, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde disclosed that the diversion was extended to ensure the completion of the construction of the Mushin Flyover.
Oladeinde further explained that Motorists will be diverted to Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway via Jibowu to enable them connect Ogunmokun Street to continue their journeys while Ogunmokun Traffic will be diverted to Lagos-Abeokuta Way, Ilupeju Bypass to link Ikorodu Road and reach their desired destinations. He also assured that signage will be mounted and Traffic Management Personnel will be deployed to guide movement during the course of the work.
Reiterating the continuous commitment of the Babajide Sanwo-olu led administration towards the development of transport infrastructure within the metropolis, the Transport Commissioner maintained that a Multi-Modal Transportation System will boost the economic prowess of the citizenry and State.

Signed;
Dr. Frederic Oladeinde
Honourable Commissioner for Transportation,
19th January, 2023.