The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions and restrictions ahead of the Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled to hold on Monday around Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS).

This is contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi on Sunday.

Osiyemi said: “In a bid to ensure a seamless and hitch-free carnival procession, vehicular movement will be restricted along major adjoining roads linking TBS.

“Roads that will be closed to traffic during the event include King George V Road (by Mobil Filling Station), Flag House inbound TBS, Force Road inbound TBS, and Onikan Roundabout inbound TBS.

“The others are WaterBoy Roundabout by Old Defence House, all link roads to Moloney Road, Military Road (by Old Defence Building), Ajasa Street, Boyle Street, and Hawley Street.”

The commissioner said that some car parks had been designated for public use to tackle parking challenges.

He listed the parks to include Yoruba Lawn Tennis Club Car Park, Zone 2 Car Park on King George V Road, Museum Kitchen Car Park, and the Bell Car Park (by Island Maternity).

“Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and cooperate with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officers deployed across all diversion points to ensure smooth traffic flow.

“The state government kindly requests the understanding and cooperation of the public during the carnival,” he said.