The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive traffic diversion plan ahead of the Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026, at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island.
In an advisory issued by the Ministry of Transportation, authorities detailed temporary restrictions on vehicular movement across major routes surrounding the carnival venue to ensure a smooth and hitch-free procession.
The government said key roads leading into TBS will be affected during the celebration. These include King George V Road by Mobil Filling Station, Flag House inbound TBS, Force Road inbound TBS, Onikan Roundabout inbound TBS, and Waterboy Roundabout by Old Defence House.
It added that all connecting roads to Moloney Road will be closed to traffic for the duration of the event. The affected link roads are Military Road by Old Defence Building, Ajasa Street, Boyle Street, and Hawley Street.
To mitigate the impact of the restrictions, the government has designated specific car parks for public use. These include the Yoruba Lawn Tennis Club Car Park, Zone 2 Car Park opposite Island Club along King George V Road, Museum Kitchen Car Park, and The Bell Car Park by Island Maternity.
Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, urged motorists to plan their movements ahead of time and comply with traffic officials deployed across the affected corridors.
He noted that personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be on ground at all diversion points to manage traffic and assist road users.
The annual Lagos Fanti Carnival, a cultural celebration rooted in the city’s Afro Brazilian heritage, is expected to attract large crowds, prompting the need for extensive traffic control measures around Lagos Island.
