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Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan ahead of the 2026 Lagos City Marathon scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The plan, released by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, is aimed at ensuring smooth traffic management and public safety during the event, which will feature both 42-kilometre and 10-kilometre races taking place simultaneously across designated routes in the state.
According to the ministry, the 42-kilometre marathon will commence at Ahmadu Bello Way, by the MRS Gas Station, and run through the entire stretch of the Coastal Road, which will serve as the finishing point of the race.
The 10-kilometre race, on the other hand, will begin at Durosimi Etti Street in Lekki Phase 1. From there, runners will proceed through Ozumba Mbadiwe, Bishop Oluwole Street, Akin Adesola Street and Sanusi Fafunwa Street, which marks the endpoint of the shorter race.
In line with the traffic management arrangement, the state government disclosed that all adjoining roads, junctions and intersections connected to both race routes will be temporarily blocked from 12:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The roads, however, will be opened intermittently to motorists as the race progresses.
The ministry further stated that all affected roads will be manned by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), alongside other security agencies, to restrict access to the main race corridors and ensure orderliness throughout the duration of the marathon.
Reacting to the development, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, reassured residents that adequate measures had been put in place to ease movement during the event.
“Traffic Management Officials will be strategically positioned to help motorists navigate their journeys,” Osiyemi said, while urging Lagosians to plan their trips ahead of time.
He also advised members of the public to make use of alternative routes and, where possible, adopt other modes of transportation to reduce inconvenience during the partial road closures.
In an advisory issued by the ministry, motorists were implored to remain patient, noting that the temporary restrictions form part of the traffic management plans for the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Race 2026.
The state government appealed for the understanding and cooperation of road users, stressing that the measures are necessary for the successful hosting of the marathon and the safety of participants and the general public.
Traffic diversion begins as Lagos City Marathon holds February 14
