The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) issued a traffic advisory to ease the pressure of gridlock in the state ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally scheduled for Tuesday.

The event is expected to take place at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, with President Muhammadu Buhari expected to lead the APC PCC at the rally.

In a statement on Sunday, LASTMA general manager Bolaji Oreagba said APC presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, party stalwarts and their supporters will also be present at the rally.

According to Oreagba, APC leaders will travel from the local airport via Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland; Ikorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi), Jibowu, Empire, Moshalashi, Ojuelegba, Barracks, arriving at the stadium.

Meanwhile, the traffic management agency provided alternate routes for affected commuters.

Read the full LASTMA statement here:

THE MOTHER OF ALL CAMPAIGNS IS HERE!!!

PLAN YOUR WAKA!!!

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT

TRANSPORT MINISTRY

TRAVEL ADVICE

ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) PRESIDENTIAL MEGA RALLY SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2023 AT TESLIM BALOGUN STADIUM, SURULERE, LAGOS.

As a result of the above, there will be a procession of the APC presidential candidate, party stalwarts, party faithful and supporters from the local airport to the stadium via Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way Maryland Ikorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi) Jibowu Empire Moshalashi Ojuelegba Barracks Stadium.

Therefore, motorists are encouraged to use the following alternative routes during the procession:

1. FROM THE LOCAL AIRPORT TO MARYLAND, USE:

Kodesoh Obafemi Awolowo WayKudirat Abiola Way (Old Oregon Road)Ojota Maryland and connecting destination

2. FROM LOCAL AIRPORT TO KETU-MILA 12, USE:

KodesohObafemi Awolowo Way Secretariat Street -> Mobolaji Johnson Avenue (7-Up) Ojota InterchangeKetu and connecting destination.

While the procession remains on the Main Carriage Road at Ikorodu Road, the Service Lane will be available for Motorists to use without any problem.

Additionally, in order to reduce inconvenience and travel time before and during the procession/march, motorists may make use of the following:

IKORODU TO LAGOS/LAGOS-IBADAN HIGHWAY TO LAGOS/OSHODI, USE:

Old Toll GateAlapereOgudu Iyana OworoThird Mainland Bridge and Connection Destination

APAPA-OSHODI HIGHWAY TO LAGOS, USE:

OshodiBridgeAnthony BridgeGbagada Iyana OworoThird mainland bridge to connect the destination.

OJUELEGBA –SURULERE, USE:

Lawanson -Itire RoadOgunlanaDrive AkereleShittaRoundabout

(a) Adeniran Ogunsaya Bode Thomas

(b) MashaAdelabuCensus Babs AnimashaunBode Thomasor (DoyinEric MooreAbebe Village (Nigerian Breweries)Coastain and connecting destination

(c) Masha Kilo

COSTAIN SURULERE USE:

(a) CostainiponriIponri Estate Bode Thomas and connecting destination

(b) CostainAbebe VillageEric MooreDoyinBode Thomas O Babs Animashaun (Babs Animaghaun CensusAdelabu)—Masha) and connect the destination.

To reduce inconvenience, travel time and ensure the safety of all road users, appropriate security and law enforcement personnel will be deployed along all dedicated routes to the stadium and alternative routes.

Therefore, we humbly seek the support and cooperation of all road users, and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Signed:

Mr. Bolaji Oreagba,

General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority,

(LAST)