The first edition of the Abuja City International Half Marathon, sponsored by Premium Trust Bank is scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 20, 2024. As a result of this event, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) announced several road diversions and alternative routes in Abuja.
Vital diversions includes: Traffic at Abuja City Gate diverted to the service lane, vehicles from Berger to Area 1 diverted to Airport Road, all vehicles moved to the service lane from Area 1 to Apo junction, Apo junction to Asokoro Road junction blocked for 4 hours.
Other diversions such as Nyanya to Kubwa road open but Kubwa road approach blocked for 4 hours; routes from Force Headquarters to Federal Secretariat via Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Road and from Transcorp Hotel to Federal Secretariat blocked for 4 hours.
Residents of Abuja have thereby being advised to plan their movement accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.
