Lagos Orders 18-Hour Daily Opening Of Gated Streets During Yuletide

The Lagos State Government has ordered communities operating gated streets across the state to open such gates daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the Yuletide period to ease traffic flow and improve mobility.

The directive, issued on Tuesday through a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, also mandates owners of gates and structures erected on public roads without prior approval to remove them within seven days.

According to the ministry, the decision aligns with established state guidelines and the THEMES+ Agenda of the current administration, which prioritises free flow of traffic, safety of lives and property, and the ease of doing business in Lagos State.

While recognising the security benefits of gated streets, the government stressed the need to ensure unobstructed vehicular movement, particularly along alternative routes experiencing increased traffic volumes due to heightened travel, commercial activities, tourism, and entertainment associated with the festive season.

The ministry further assured residents that enforcement measures would be implemented to guarantee unrestricted access into and out of all gated streets.

“The Lagos State Government remains committed to making tourism, commerce, and travel a pleasant and worthwhile experience for residents and visitors during the festive period and beyond,” the statement read.