Lagos government announces measures to tackle traffic gridlock

The Lagos State Government has announced the creation of 3,941 new parking slots across key locations to ease traffic congestion and curb illegal parking in the state.

Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this during a media briefing to mark the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.

“The new parking facilities are designed to accommodate thousands of vehicles and offer residents structured options instead of parking indiscriminately,” he said.

The Commissioner highlighted the role of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), which was established to enforce proper parking regulations, eliminate obstructions, and promote voluntary compliance with state parking policies.

He further revealed that the state has been zoned into five parking areas—Ikeja, Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island, and Surulere—to streamline parking operations and address area-specific challenges.

Osiyemi while urging all road users to adhere to the designated parking areas to avoid penalties, also noted that 669 parking signages have been installed on major roads to guide motorists to designated zones, enhancing user convenience and contributing to a more organized urban traffic system.