NewsNigeriaMajor Roads Shut Down for Marathon Race in Enugu

The Enugu State Ministry of Transport informs the general public of a scheduled metro shutdown on Saturday 3rd of May, 2025.

A press release signed by Dr. Obi Ozor, Commissioner for Transport states the shut down is necessary for the safety and traffic control for thousands of runners, including international athletes participating in the International 42km Marathon taking place in the state; selected roads will be completely closed to vehicular movement from 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

“Following a successful route reconnaissance, the following key metro roads will be fully locked:”

1. Ogui Junction to Shoprite to Subway (Okpara Avenue),
2. Subway Junction to Radio Nigeria Junction to Kingsway Road to Prisons Junction to Akwata Junction to Mgbemene Junction.
3. Coal Camp to Police Detective College Junction.
4. Mgbemene to Ziks Avenue Junction.
5. Police Detective College Junction to Edozie to Keyeta Road to UNEC
6. UNEC to Spar Junction
7. Spar Junction to Monkey Roundabout (EFCC Road) and NTA Road.
8. Ike Ekweremadu Road to Okpara Square.
9. Bisala Road to Government House Road.
10. Chime Avenue, Ogui Road to Old Artisan Junction.
11. Tunnel to All Saints Junction.
12. All Saints Road to Ekulu Primary School Junction to Bridge Waters Hotel
13. Okpara Square to Toscana Hotel to Nza Street to New Haven

“To ease movement and reduce disruption, commuters are advised to use the following routes:”

1. Police Detective College Junction to Gariki.
2. ⁠Uwani Area.
3. ⁠Achara Layout.
4. ⁠Maryland.
5. ⁠Trans Ekulu.
6. Abakpa.
7. ⁠Emene.
8. ⁠New Artisan to Mega Filling Station (Naira Triangle).
9. ⁠New Market to Golf Estate.
10. ⁠Toscana Road to Artisan to Goshen Estate to Mega to Emene.

“We appreciate your support as we host this landmark event. Let’s show the world the true spirit of Enugu — hospitality, discipline, and pride in global excellence,” Dr. Obi Ozor.

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