The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions on Victoria Island to facilitate the smooth hosting of the Electric Powerboat Racing Championship (E1 Series).

The competition which will run from October 3 to 5, is Africa’s first electric powerboat race.

In a traffic advisory by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the first Lekki junction inward Ozumba Mbadiwe, would be totally closed to vehicular traffic throughout the period of the competition.

He advised motorists to use alternative routes, including Lekki Link Bridge, Admiralty Way, Yesufu Abiodun, Oniru Road, Ligali Ayorinde Street, and Coastal Road, to connect major destinations such as Ikoyi, CMS, and Ahmadu Bello Way.

The government assured that adequate parking would be provided at designated spots including Fidelity Bank, Access Bank, and the Law School premises in Victoria Island.

Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be strategically deployed along all affected routes to ensure free traffic flow, while the Coastal Road will remain open to traffic throughout the event.

Osiyemi urged road users to cooperate with traffic officials and exercise patience, stressing that the diversion was part of the government’s management plan to ensure safety and smooth movement during the landmark water sports championship. (The Nation)