Lagos State in partnership with Access Bank hosts the 6th Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, 10th April 2021. To ensure a smooth event, the Lagos state government have announced road closure in certain routes.
According to the Lagos state Sports commission's spokesperson, Titi Oshodi-Eko, there will be partial and full road closure for 12 hours in some areas of the state, especially the race routes.
“Some parts of the metropolis will be shut for safety of thousands of runners, cheering fans and residents.
“There will be total closure of Third Mainland Bridge from 7.15 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Alaka Road Service lane will be closed from 5.45 a.m. to 7.30 a.m; National Stadium to Ojuelegba, Dormanlong Bridge, Onipanu, Obanikoro and Anthony will be closed from 6.45. a.m. to 9 a.m.
“Anthony to Charly Boy Bus Stop to Oworonsoki will be closed from 7.15 a.m. to 9 a.m; from Adekunle Junction linking the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed from 7.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Alternative routes have been provided to ease movement of residents who may not be watching the marathon live on television because they have urgent personal businesses to attend to,
“All vehicles from Ikeja and environs heading to Victoria Island must go through Ikorodu Road, while vehicles from Badagry, Mile 2 and environs going to Victoria Island must go through Apapa and Orile to link the Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.
“Residents of Lagos Mainland, Surulere and environs must avoid Masha Area and the National Stadium but can link Victoria Island through Iponri/Iganmu, Eko Bridge then on to Victoria Island.
“Vehicles coming from Ibadan, Mowe and environs can link Victoria Island through Ojota, Ikorodu Road, Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.
“Vehicles from Okota must go through Mile 2 to Orile, Eko Bridge to Victoria Island,” she said. She added:
“From Sango-Otta, those going to Victoria Island must go through Mushin, Funso Williams Avenue (Western Avenue) Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.
“Vehicles coming from Epe, Ajah, Lekki and environs must use the alternative route to Victoria Island, while Ikoyi residents going to the Mainland can use the Alfred Rewane (Kingsway Road) link to Osborne then to the Mainland, ”
She also noted that there will be entertainment by popular Nigerian artistes at the finishing line and many can join them in the celebration.
Last edited: