Lagos State Govt Shuts Roads For Super Eagles, Liberia Match

All roads leading to Teslim BaloG0n Stadium, Surulere will be closed following the match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Lone Stars in a World Cup qualifying match.

The match comes up by 5.00pm on Friday at the Teslim BaloG0n Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

The government said as from 12.00pm on Friday, it would divert traffic leaving and coming into Surulere at Stadium.

Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde revealed that vehicles would be barred from accessing Surulere from Teslim axis from 12:00 noon, including the Service lane inbound the National Stadium from Alaka and Teslim BaloG0n Stadium from Ojuelegba.

“Motorist heading towards Costain, Lagos Island from Masha/kilo and Surulere are advised to use Adeniran OG0nsanya or Bode Thomas to link Iponri or Eric Moore to access their destinations or alternately utilize Adelabu to connect Babs Animashaun/Eric Moore axis to link Brewery and access Costain or Eko Bridge.

In the same vein motorists can use the aforementioned route to access Surulere from Lagos Island. Traffic heading towards Ikorodu Road from Surulere is also advised to make use of Akerele to link OG0nlana Drive inwards Itire road and connect Ojuelegba to their destination,” he said.

The Commissioner assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), alongside Security Agencies would be on ground to ensure traffic flow is seamless.