Lagos Closes Funsho Williams Avenue Service Lane For Road Rehabilitation

The Lagos State Government has temporarily closed the Anthony Village service lane along Fusho Williams Avenue to facilitate rehabilitation works aimed at providing a lasting solution to the road’s recurring deterioration.

The closure, which is expected to last four days, has caused traffic disruptions along the busy corridor linking Fadeyi, Gbagada, Oshodi and Ikorodu Road as excavation and construction activities commence.

Construction equipment, including graders and rollers, has been deployed to the site, while pedestrians have been urged to exercise caution due to ongoing works affecting parts of the walkway.

Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, appealed to residents and motorists for patience, explaining that previous asphalt repairs had repeatedly failed due to persistent rainfall.

According to him, the government has opted to replace the damaged section with interlocking stones to provide a more durable and permanent solution.

Osiyemi said contractors have been directed to work round the clock to complete the project within four days, subject to favourable weather conditions.

He acknowledged that the rehabilitation would temporarily inconvenience road users but noted that the intervention is necessary to eliminate the recurring road failures.

The commissioner advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance, use alternative routes and monitor traffic updates during the construction period.

Under the traffic diversion plan, motorists travelling from Fadeyi towards Gbagada and the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway have been advised to avoid the Anthony route and instead use Pedro Road. Those using the affected service lane are encouraged to remain on the main carriageway and reconnect further ahead, while commuters heading towards Oshodi, Anthony and Ikorodu Road should utilise alternative inner roads.

The state government also warned that traffic delays are expected, particularly during peak periods, and urged commuters to leave earlier or rely on navigation applications for real-time traffic information.

The rehabilitation is expected to be completed within three to four days, although traffic management measures may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the pace of the work.