By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Lagos State Government has released a traffic diversion plan to the motoring Public, Ahead of the year 2026 edition of the Lagos City Marathon taking place on Saturday, 14th February, 2026.
The marathon, which consists of a 42 and 10 kilometre race, will take place simultaneously using the following routes;
The first 42 kilometre race will commence at Ahmadu Bello (by MRS Gas Station) route and run through the entire stretch of Coastal Road, which is the end point of the race.
The second, 10 kilometre race, will cover Durosimi Etti (Lekki Phase 1), the starting point, and run through Ozumba Mbadiwe to Bishop Oluwole to Akin Adesola and Sanusi Fafunwa which is the end point.
In line with the traffic management plan, all affected adjoining roads, junctions, and intersections along the race one and two will be blocked from 12.00 am and 12.30 pm on Saturday, 14th February, 2026. They will be opened intermittently to Motorists as the race progresses.
All affected adjoining roads will be manned by LASTMA and other security agencies to prevent other road users from accessing the main race corridor.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi has reassured Lagosians that Traffic Management Officials will be strategically positioned to help motorists navigate their journeys. He also urged the public to plan their trips accordingly by using alternative routes and other modes of transportation.
ADVISORY: Motorists are implored to be patient as partial closure is part of the traffic management plans for the 11th Edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Race 2026.
