OGUN @ 50: TRACE Issues Traffic Advisory, Announces Route Diversions and Temporary Road Closures in Abeokuta
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the 50th anniversary celebration of Ogun State, scheduled to hold from Monday, February 2 to Thursday, February 5, 2026.
In a statement released on Sunday, TRACE said the series of activities lined up to mark the golden jubilee—particularly the Cultural and Carnival/Float Parade slated for Thursday, February 5—will lead to a high volume of human and vehicular movement within Abeokuta, especially around the Central Business District (CBD).
The agency announced that there will be traffic diversions and temporary road closures on Thursday, February 5, to ensure a smooth passage for the parade motorcade, which will originate from the Second Gate of the Government House and last for about one hour.
Routes to Be Diverted
Vehicles from Sapon/Imo/Grammar School heading toward Ibara Under Bridge will be diverted at Liberty Junction into Okeyeke–Amolaso.
Traffic from Oke-Mosan inbound Kuto via the bridge will be diverted at SWAT Junction through NNPC to Iyana-Mortuary.
Vehicles from Ita-Eko inbound Lalubu/Oke-Ilewo will be diverted near UBA Bank to pass under the bridge, while traffic heading toward Panseke will pass through the front of Domino Pizza.
Motorists from Iyana-Mortuary attempting to access Kuto will be diverted toward Olorombo, while those heading to Oke-Mosan, Laderin, Kobape, or the Interchange will use the NNPC Under Bridge.
Traffic from Mapoly–Onikolobo toward Ibara Under Bridge will be diverted through Oluwo.
Routes to Be Temporarily Blocked
TRACE listed several locations that will be closed to traffic during the parade, including:
MTD Junction
Jide Jones Road (Omida)
Iyana Ijeja (Omida)
Idi-Ishin (Omida)
Openings in front of Eco Bank and Fidelity Bank (Omida)
Opening beside Con Oil Filling Station (Omida)
Ibara Under Bridge
Saint Benedict Entrance (Lalubu Gate)
Access Road beside Rojabs (Lalubu)
Tego Access Road before OPIC (Lalubu)
Old Governor’s Office Road
Sweet Sensation Road
Zone 2
GTBank Junction
Kuto Under Bridge
Entrance of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel
NNPC Under Bridge turning inbound MKO Sports Arena
SWAT Junction toward the NNPC Bridge
TRACE emphasized that the temporary road closures are necessary to allow free movement for the parade convoy and urged motorists to cooperate, noting that the event is expected to generate excitement and economic activities along the route.
The agency assured the public that TRACE officers, alongside other security and safety agencies, will be deployed to all diversion and closure points to regulate traffic, maintain order, and ensure public safety.
Motorists attending events at the MKO Sports Arena were also advised to comply strictly with parking regulations to avoid vehicle clamping or sanctions.
TRACE apologized for any inconvenience the traffic measures may cause and appealed for the understanding and cooperation of residents and road users throughout the celebration period.
