The Lagos State Government has announced temporary road closures on the Island ahead of the 7th Road Edition of the Lagos Autofest 2025 Race, scheduled to hold on Sunday, December 21.
In a traffic advisory issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, vehicular movement around Inner Marina, Marina Road, and Kakawa Street will be restricted between 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm.
According to the commissioner, the race route will commence at Marina Road (UBA), proceed through Kakawa Street, Balabina Street, Broad Street, and Issah Williams Street, before terminating at Inner Marina.
He noted that all junctions and intersections along the route will be cordoned off with road barriers to ensure the safety of participants and the general public.
Osiyemi appealed to motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic officials, assuring that adequate personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Nigerian Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps will be deployed to manage traffic, maintain order, and minimise inconvenience during the event.