Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions across several routes on Lagos Island ahead of the 10th edition of the Lagos Women Run, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, starting at 6 a.m.

The 10-kilometre female race, organised by the Lagos State Sports Commission in partnership with other stakeholders, will commence at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) and finish at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.

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Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement on Thursday, said the affected routes include TBS, Water Board, Old NITEL, Outer Marina, Officers Mess, Bonny Camp Bridge, State House, Ahmadu Bello Way, Akin Adesola Street, Falomo Bridge, Falomo Roundabout, Awolowo Road, Onikan Roundabout, and Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

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To ensure smooth vehicular movement and safety during the event, Osiyemi said officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps (LSNC) will be deployed along the routes.

The commissioner advised motorists from Ozumba Mbadiwe heading towards the Third Mainland Bridge to divert through Bonny Camp to the Onikan Underpass, link Marina Exit to Force Road, and connect Outer Marina to continue their journey.

Also, motorists from Apongbon going towards Ikoyi are advised to use Odunlami Street to connect Igbosere Road, proceed through Moloney Street, and continue via Ikoyi Road.

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