World Cup Qualifier: Lagos to divert traffic at Stadium axis

The Lagos State Government has announced plans for the temporary closure of National Stadium Road to motorists.

In preparation for the FIFA 2022, World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Liberia slated for Friday, 3rd of September 2021, by 5:00 pm.

Vehicular movements inward and outward Surulere at the National Stadium will be barred from accessing Surulere from the axis from 12 noon today, including the service lane inward the National Stadium from Alaka and Teslim Balogun Stadium from Ojuelegba.

Motorists heading towards Costain, Lagos Island from Masha/Kilo, and Surulere are to use Adeniran Ogunsanya or Bode Thomas to link Iponri or Eric Moore to access their destinations or use Adelabu to connect Babs Animashaun/Eric Moore axis to link Brewery and access Costain or Eko Bridge.

However, motorists can use the aforementioned routes to access Surulere from Lagos Island. Vehicles heading towards Ikorodu Road from Surulere are also advised to make use of Akerele to link Ogunlana Drive inwards Itire road and connect Ojuelegba to their destination.