The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions ahead of the Ajegunle City Youth Marathon, scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 13, starting at 6:00 a.m. The event, organized by the Society for Information and Human Advancement, will affect several major and inner-city routes in Ajegunle .
The affected routes include Maracana Stadium, Ojoku Street, Baale Road, Kirikiri Road, Wilmer Link Bridge, Okito Street, Kopariwo Street, Mba/Cardoso Street, Cemetery Street, Ojora Street, Baale Aiyetoro Street, Olowojeunjeje Street, Oduduwa Street, Layinka Street, Cemetery Road, Bakare Faro Street, Adejiyan Street, Ishaga Street, Onishapa Street, Itire Street, and Ojo Road .
To minimize disruptions, motorists are advised to use alternative routes. From Berger/Apapa-Oshodi Expressway to Olodi Apapa via Kirikiri, drivers should turn right into Industrial Road, link Idewu Street, proceed through Oluwa Street, connect Tolu Road, and rejoin Baale Road. From Suru-Alaba (Lagos-Badagry Expressway) heading to Gaskiya and Iganmu Roads, a contraflow will be created along Cemetery Road from the Technoil turnoff to the roundabout .
Traffic from Suru-Alaba heading to Ojo Road should turn left before Signal Barracks into Charles Avenue, link Ligali Street, proceed to Evie Street, connect Abeje Street, and re-enter Ojo Road. The government has assured that disruptions will be minimal and traffic officers will be strategically deployed to aid movement throughout the event .
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has urged residents and motorists to plan their movement carefully and cooperate with traffic officers to ensure a safe and hitch-free marathon. All junctions and intersections along the marathon route will be partially closed and managed by LASTMA, the Nigeria Police Force, FRSC, and Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps .
The event is expected to promote youth engagement and sports development in the state. Motorists are advised to remain patient and follow designated diversion signs to minimize delays.