The Lagos State Government has announced a series of traffic diversions and road closures to facilitate the smooth hosting of the Electric Powerboat Racing Championship E1 Series Event—Africa’s first-ever electric powerboat race—scheduled to take place on the Lagos Inland Waterways of Victoria Island Lagoon from Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5, 2025.
According to the traffic advisory, there will be a total closure at the 1st Lekki Junction inward Ozumba Mbadiwe, with motorists directed to use designated alternative routes to ease congestion.
Alternative Routes:
- Ajah to Lekki: Make a U-turn at Lekki 1st Junction (by Pedestrian Bridge) → Yesufu Abiodun → Maroko Police Station → City of David → Ligali Ayorinde → Ajose Adeogun → Eko Hotel Roundabout → Ahmadu Bello Way → Independence Bridge → McEwen/Onikan.
- Ajah to CMS: Via Abraham Adesanya → Ogonbo Road → Okun Ajah Road → Coastal Road → Ahmadu Bello Way → Independence Bridge → McEwen/Onikan.
- Lekki/Environs to Ikoyi/Mainland: Admiralty Way → Lekki Link Bridge → Alexander Road/Bourdillon → Gerrard Road → Osborne Road.
- Lekki/Environs to CMS: Yesufu Abiodun → Oniru Road → Aboyade Cole → Ligali Ayorinde → Eko Hotel Roundabout → Ahmadu Bello Way.
- CMS/Independence Bridge to Ajah: Through traffic allowed via Ozumba Mbadiwe to Lekki–Epe Expressway.
The government assured motorists that adequate parking spaces have been provided at Fidelity Bank, Access Bank, and the Nigerian Law School premises, all located in Victoria Island.
It further urged road users to cooperate with Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials who will be strategically deployed across event routes to manage traffic flow.
Importantly, the Coastal Road will remain open throughout the 2-day diversion period, ensuring continued access for motorists.
The statement appealed for patience, noting that the temporary diversions are part of coordinated traffic management efforts for the successful hosting of the international boat racing event.