Lagos State Government will be closing down Ilupeju Bypass for the laying of track along the level crossing of the Bypass.
A statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation said the Bypass will be closed from 8:00pm Wednesday to 6:00am Thursday.
It assured alternative routes have been provided for road users to utilise during the course of the construction.
The statement advised motorists heading towards Ilupeju from Bolade to utilise Oshodi-Oke interchange at Olupese to descend to the right side of the road to connect Town Planning and get to their various destinations.
In the same vein, road users trying to access Ilupeju from Mushin are to go through Vono road to link Tinubu/Olateju roads to connect Ikorodu road through Ogunmokun toll gate, Ladipo Street to link Oshodi-oke or Moshalashi to Empire which will lead them to Jibowu to connect their destinations
Motorists moving towards Agege-Motor-Road from Ilupeju will be diverted to Town Planning way to link the Jibowu/Empire axis through Ikorodu road to access Agege Motor Road.
Motorists can also utilise Oshodi-Oke to Bolade (Arena Market Area) to link Agege Motor Road as another alternative.
It stated further the closure has been slated at night to ensure there is smooth and uninterrupted flow of work on the rail tracks, urging road users to comply with the Traffic directions put in place to minimize inconvenience in movement.