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Lagos Traffic Now: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Updates

by Victor Olawuyi
August 22, 2026
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Morning Rush

  • [6:30 AM] #Ojo_IyanaIba #TrafficReports
    Smooth flow from Agbara Customs Checkpoint to Iyana Era and inward/outward Era. Iyana Iba to Volks is clear on both the service lane and the main carriageway. Barracks to Abule Ado and Trade Fair is seamless. No impediments; traffic managers are on duty.
    Alternative Route: Use service lanes for faster movement if heading to Mile 2.

  • [7:05 AM] #Idumota #TrafficReports
    Good movement from Iddo Bridge to Idumota proper via Carter Bridge. Tinubu Square to Nnamdi Azikiwe and Tom Jones intersection is clear. Oyebanji to Adeniji Adele via Oba’s Palace is smooth. Traffic personnel are positioned.
    Alternative Route: Consider Leventis to the UBA roundabout for quicker access to Ebute Ero.

  • [8:00 AM] #Ikorodu #TrafficReports
    Light traffic from Trailer Park to Odogunyan, Homat, NNPC, and Flower. Ikorodu interchange to Primero is clear, and Ojogbe to Oba’s Palace is moving well. No impediments; officers are on the ground.
    Alternative Route: Use Powerline to Aleje for faster travel to Sabo.

  • [8:55 AM] #3MBGbagadaExp #TrafficReports
    Movement from Iyana Oworo inward Ilaje, Unilag Waterfront is faster towards Adekunle, while the return journey from Adekunle to Iyana Oworo is good. Gbagada inward and outward is clear. Bariga Axis: Deeperlife to Tantalizer, New Garage, and Baale is good, as is Bariga roundabout to Pako, Unilag Gate, and Abule Oja. No impediments sighted.
    Alternative Route: Use Ilaje to Unilag Waterfront for quicker access to Adekunle.

Afternoon

  • [12:35 PM] #LekkiIntersection #IncidentReport
    A loaded truck broke down at the Lekki Intersection due to a mechanical fault, causing slight traffic delays. LCC tow truck is en route for evacuation, and officers are managing the situation. Drive with caution.
    Alternative Route: Use alternative routes via Admiralty Way to avoid delays.

  • [12:35 PM] #NewGarage #TrafficReports
    The previously reported impediment at New Garage inward Maryland has been cleared. Traffic is now moving smoothly.
    Alternative Route: No detour needed; main route is clear.

  • [12:35 PM] #PWD #TrafficReports
    Traffic is at a standstill due to VIP movement, causing total road blockage on both sides. Officers are on the ground managing the situation.
    Alternative Route: Consider using Ipaja Road to bypass the PWD axis.

  • [12:35 PM] #Ogudu_Alapere #TrafficReports
    Slow and steady movement around Ogudu/Ifako Bridge inward Car Wash–Iyana Oworo due to a damaged expansion joint. Traffic is also affected after Estate Alapere by Heyden Petrol Station. Officers are managing the situation.
    Alternative Route: Use Ogudu Road to connect to Iyana Oworo for smoother travel.

  • [12:35 PM] #Igando #TrafficReports
    Good movement from Isheri Roundabout along LASU–Isheri–Igando Road to Obadore–Iyana Iba and back. Ikotun–Igando Road to Old Garage and Ijegun–Abaranje is clear. Ikotun–Idimu Road is slightly busy due to yellow buses, but manageable toward Governor Road and Isheri Roundabout. No impediments sighted.
    Alternative Route: Use Ijegun–Abaranje Road to avoid yellow bus activity at Ikotun Roundabout.

Evening

  • [6:15 PM] #IkoroduRoad #IncidentReport
    A container-laden truck broke down at Owode Elede inwards Owode Onirin, occupying one lane. Efforts were underway to remove it and ease traffic flow.
    Alternative Route: Use alternative routes via Ikorodu-Sagamu Road to bypass Owode Elede.

  • [6:45 PM] #IkoroduRoad #IncidentReport
    A tractor broke down inwards Independence Tunnel from Odo-Iyalaro towards Anthony, blocking one lane. Officers were on ground to clear it quickly while maintaining traffic flow.
    Alternative Route: Consider Maryland-Ojuelegba route to avoid the tunnel.

  • [6:50 PM] #Mile2 #IncidentReport
    A truck broke down at Apple Junction opposite Mega-Chicken, taking up one lane. Efforts were ongoing to remove it, with traffic still moving well.
    Alternative Route: Use the service lane towards Festac to avoid delays at Apple Junction.

  •  #Iganmu #IncidentReport
    A trailer fell on its side at Iganmu, blocking a significant portion of the road. Safety measures were activated, and officers were managing the situation for quick resolution.
    Alternative Route: Use Costain or Apapa Road to bypass Iganmu.

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