Lagos Closes Yaba Overpass From Today

The Lagos state government has announced that the Yaba overpass will be closed temporarily from Tuesday, February 9, to Tuesday, February, 23, 2021.

Commissioner for transportation, Frederic Oladeinde, explained that the lane closure was necessary to commence soil testing along Muritala Mohammed way, Ojuelegba road (Tejuosho) as part of the traffic management plan to actualize the LRMT Red Line Phase 1, Oyingbo to Agbado.

Oladeinde assured that traffic management personnel will be on the ground to direct traffic to minimize inconveniences.

He advised motorists to utilize the main carriageway during the temporary closure.