Traffic gridlock imminent as Lagos issues advisory, hosts Cycling race

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions ahead of the Cycology X Itel Tour de Nigeria Cycling Race, scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

According to the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), the 60km race will begin at Dolphin Loop, proceed through Osborne Road, Ring Road, Third Mainland Bridge, Iyana Oworo, Gbagada Expressway, Oshodi Oke, and MMIA Underbridge (U-turn), and finish back at Dolphin Estate.

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said motorists from Ikeja heading to Victoria Island were advised to use Ikorodu Road to Funsho Williams Avenue and link Eko Bridge.

“Those from Mowe and Lagos-Ibadan Expressway should follow Ojota Slip Road to Ikorodu Road, then proceed via Funsho Williams Avenue to Eko Bridge.

“While the Third Mainland Bridge will remain open, movement will be controlled to accommodate the race flow, and all side roads will open intermittently as cyclists advance,” he said.

Osiyemi said the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and police officers would be deployed to direct traffic and ensure public safety, emphasising that no road would be fully closed, and vehicles would be allowed to move periodically.

He urged motorists to plan their journeys early, use alternative routes, and exercise patience during the temporary diversions, assuring that the measures aim to ensure a smooth and safe event.