The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan for the Lagos Gran Fondo \u201cEko 170\u201d Cycling Race, scheduled for Sunday, January 11, from 5 am to 2 pm.\n<\/p>\n
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, gave the details in a statement released on Saturday in Lagos.\n<\/p>\n
Osiyemi said the 170-kilometre cycling race, organised by Dynastar Sport and Education Foundation, would feature two routes.\n<\/p>\n
\u201c70km Route: Starting point at Eko Atlantic, through Ahmadu Bello Way, Coastal Road, Okun-Ajah Community Road, Ogombo Road, Abraham Adesanya Junction, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Sangotedo, and back to Eko Atlantic, the finishing point.<\/p>\n
\u201c170km Route: Starting point at Eko Atlantic, through Ahmadu Bello Way, Coastal Road, Okun-Ajah Community Road, Ogombo Road, Abraham Adesanya Junction, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Sangotedo, Epe T-Junction, Ita Marun Junction, Poka-Araga Road, Oke Osho Junction, Temu Road, Epe T-Junction, and back to Eko Atlantic, the finishing point.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cFor traffic management, all adjoining roads, junctions, and intersections on the race routes will be regulated by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and other security agencies to prevent unauthorised access,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
He noted that roads would remain partially open and advised motorists to exercise patience, cooperate with traffic officials, and follow all instructions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese measures are in place to ensure the safety of both participants and road users during the event,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
The Lagos Gran Fondo \u201cEKO 170\u201d is a 170-kilometre mass participation cycling event.\n<\/p>\n
It is designed to position Lagos as a leading destination for sports tourism, healthy living, and sustainable mobility.\n<\/p>\n
The event, according to the state government, will showcase the city\u2019s infrastructure, coastal beauty, and vibrant culture.\n<\/p>\n
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