Lagos diverts traffic for road reconstruction at Anthony village
August 4, 2026 11:08 am
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan following the commencement of reconstruction works at Anthony Village Bus Stop.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement shared on his X handle on Tuesday.
According to him, excavation works have commenced at the bus stop as part of efforts to provide a lasting solution to the section of the road that has suffered repeated damage from heavy rainfall.
He explained that the affected portion of the road would be reconstructed using interlocking stones to improve its durability.
“The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation wishes to inform the motoring public that excavation works are currently ongoing at Anthony Village Bus Stop.
“The project is aimed at providing a lasting solution to the section of the road that has been repeatedly damaged by heavy rainfall. As part of the intervention, the affected section will be reconstructed using interlocking stones to improve its durability,” the statement read.
To enable the project to proceed safely, the state government announced a temporary traffic management plan for motorists using the corridor.
Motorists travelling from Fadeyi and intending to access the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway through Anthony Village will not be able to use the route for the duration of the project.
Similarly, motorists planning to use the Anthony Village Bus Stop service lane to connect Oshodi have been advised to avoid the route and remain on the expressway before connecting through an available road further ahead.
The government also stated that motorists travelling from Oshodi and intending to access Anthony–Ikorodu Road through Anthony Village should note that there is currently no through road at the project location.
The ministry advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance, avoid Anthony Village Bus Stop and the affected service lane where possible, and make use of alternative routes to minimise delays.
It appealed to road users for patience and cooperation throughout the reconstruction period.
“The Lagos State Government appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all road users during the period of the project,” the statement added.
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