FRSC alerts motorists on traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State sector command has announced a temporary traffic diversion along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as the Federal Ministry of Works begins the installation of warning gantries on bridges along the corridor.

The traffic advisory was issued on Wednesday and signed by the Superintendent Route Commander, Afolabi Odunsi.

The agency said the diversion would affect motorists travelling towards Ibadan on the Magboro-Ibafo section of the expressway.

According to the statement, the installation work is being carried out by Buildwell Construction Company.

The FRSC disclosed that work had commenced at the first bridge located in front of Mountain Top University at Kilometer 13, before Ibafo and is expected to reach a critical stage on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

The statement read, “The Federal Ministry of Works, through Buildwell Construction Company, is undertaking the installation of warning gantries in front of bridges along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

“The installation process at the first bridge located in front of Mountain Top University (KM 13), before Ibafo, has commenced and is expected to reach its peak on Thursday, 25 June 2026.”

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The corps explained that a temporary traffic diversion would be implemented during the operation for vehicles heading towards Ibadan.

It stated that cars, buses, pickup vans and mini trucks would be redirected through the Magboro Under-Bridge to Ibafo before rejoining the expressway at the NASFAT U-turn.

“Cars, buses, pickup vans and mini trucks will be diverted through the Magboro Under-Bridge to Ibafo and subsequently rejoined to the expressway at the NASFAT U-turn,” the statement noted.

The FRSC further disclosed that articulated vehicles would be temporarily held back while the diversion lasts, noting that the exercise is expected to take about 60 minutes.

The agency appealed to motorists to remain calm and cooperate with traffic officials deployed to the area.

“Motorists are advised to exercise patience, obey all traffic regulations, and strictly follow the directions of FRSC personnel and other traffic management officials deployed to the area,” the statement said.

The corps also expressed regret over any inconvenience the temporary arrangement might cause, stressing that the exercise was aimed at enhancing safety and improving infrastructure along the busy expressway corridor.

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