The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion ahead of the 7th Road Edition of the Lagos Autofest 2025 Race scheduled to hold on Sunday, December 22, 2025.
The advisory was issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation on Thursday through its official X handle.
According to the ministry, vehicular movement will be restricted around Inner Marina, Marina Road and Kakawa Street on Lagos Island between 12 noon and 7 pm to allow the smooth running of the event.
“Consequently, there will be a temporary road closure along the race routes; Marina Road (UBA) – Kakawa Street – Balabina Street – Broad Street – Issah Williams Street – Broad Street, and back to Inner Marina, which is the end point of the race,” the ministry said.
It added that all junctions and intersections along the route would be blocked to prevent access into the main race corridor.
“To this end, all junctions and intersections from Marina Road (UBA) to Broad Street (Inner Marina) will be cordoned off with road barriers to restrict access to the main race corridor,” the advisory stated.
The government appealed to motorists and residents to be patient and cooperate with traffic officers during the period.
Traffic management agencies, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the Nigerian Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps, will be on ground to manage traffic flow and reduce inconvenience.
The ministry also advised road users to plan their movements ahead of time and use alternative routes where necessary.
The Lagos Autofest 2025 Race is organised by the BMW Club of Nigeria and Work and Play Promotion, in partnership with the Lagos State Government.
Earlier this month, the organisers explained that Marina was chosen because of its historic value and iconic structures, which they said reflect Lagos as a modern city and a major tourist destination.
