The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has announced a temporary traffic diversion along a section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to allow for the installation of warning gantries on bridges along the route.
The agency said the diversion would affect motorists travelling towards Ibadan and urged road users to cooperate with traffic officials during the exercise.
The traffic advisory was issued on Wednesday in a statement signed by the Superintendent Route Commander, Afolabi Odunsi, on behalf of the Ogun State Sector Command of the FRSC.
According to the statement, the diversion is necessary to enable the Federal Ministry of Works and its contractor, Buildwell Construction Company, to carry out critical infrastructure work aimed at improving safety on one of Nigeria’s busiest highways.
The FRSC explained that the project involves the installation of warning gantries in front of bridges along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Warning gantries are overhead structures placed on roads to provide important information and safety warnings to motorists. They are commonly used to improve traffic management, guide road users and reduce the risk of accidents around sensitive locations such as bridges, intersections and construction zones.
The agency disclosed that work has already commenced at the first bridge located in front of Mountain Top University at Kilometer 13, before Ibafo, in Ogun State.
According to the statement, the installation process is expected to reach a critical stage on Thursday, June 25, 2026, making it necessary to temporarily divert traffic to ensure the safety of workers and motorists.
“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 statement said.
“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.”
The FRSC said the temporary traffic arrangement would mainly affect vehicles travelling from Lagos towards Ibadan.
To reduce disruption and maintain traffic flow, the agency outlined alternative routes that motorists would use during the operation.
According to the advisory, cars, buses, pickup vans and mini trucks will be diverted 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 added.
The agency noted that traffic officers and other road management personnel would be stationed along the diversion route to guide motorists and ensure a smooth movement of vehicles.
The FRSC further disclosed that articulated vehicles, including trailers and heavy-duty trucks, would be temporarily held back while the installation work is ongoing.
According to the agency, the entire exercise is expected to last for about 60 minutes, after which normal traffic movement will resume.
Road users were advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra travel time to avoid unnecessary delays.
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is one of the most important roads in Nigeria. It serves as a major transport link between Lagos, the country’s commercial centre, and several states in the South-West, North-Central and Northern regions.
Thousands of vehicles use the expressway daily, including commercial buses, private vehicles, fuel tankers, haulage trucks and long-distance transport operators.
Because of its strategic importance, any traffic disruption along the corridor often affects movement of goods, business activities and passenger transportation.
Over the years, the Federal Government has undertaken major reconstruction and expansion projects on the expressway to improve traffic flow and reduce accidents.
The road has undergone extensive rehabilitation, including the expansion of several sections, construction of new interchanges and installation of modern road infrastructure.
Officials say the ongoing installation of warning gantries is part of efforts to further improve safety standards along the route.
Road safety experts have repeatedly stressed the importance of proper road signs, warning systems and traffic management infrastructure in reducing crashes and protecting lives.
The FRSC said the temporary inconvenience caused by the diversion should be viewed as a necessary measure aimed at ensuring safer travel for all road users in the future.
The corps appealed to motorists to remain calm, avoid reckless driving and comply with instructions from officials managing traffic during the operation.
“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 agency also urged drivers to maintain safe distances, avoid dangerous overtaking and pay attention to traffic signs while approaching the diversion point.
Traffic management officials are expected to work closely with the construction team to minimise delays and ensure that the operation is completed within the scheduled period.
The FRSC expressed regret over any inconvenience the temporary traffic arrangement may cause motorists and commuters.
However, it highlighted that the exercise is necessary to improve road infrastructure and strengthen safety measures on the expressway.
According to the corps, the installation of warning gantries will help provide clearer guidance to motorists, enhance traffic management and contribute to efforts aimed at reducing accidents along the corridor.
The agency reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of all road users and called on motorists to cooperate fully throughout the duration of the exercise.
As work progresses on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, commuters and transport operators are expected to experience short-term adjustments in traffic movement. Authorities, however, insist that the improvements being introduced will deliver long-term benefits for millions of Nigerians who rely on the highway every day.