The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced temporary road closures ahead of the Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for April 6, 2026.
The affected routes include King George V Road by Mobil Filling Station, Onikan Roundabout inbound to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Flagstaff House inbound to TBS, Outer Marina by State House inbound to TBS, Campbell Street by the Old Defence Building, and Catholic Mission Street by St. Nicholas Hospital.
Authorities said the closures will take effect from 7:00 a.m. on the day of the carnival.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), alternative routes have been mapped out to ease vehicular movement.
Motorists approaching Onikan Roundabout from Obalende will be redirected towards Zone 2, while those from Bonny Camp heading to McEwen Bridge and vehicles descending from Flagstaff House towards TBS will be diverted to Obalende Bridge.
Similarly, motorists from Outer Marina heading towards TBS will also be rerouted via Obalende Bridge.
The state government advised residents and motorists to plan their journeys in advance and cooperate with traffic officials, while expressing regret over any inconvenience caused.
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