Moving from the Lagos State University (LASU) main gate in Ojo to Okokomaiko is a short but very busy journey along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. While the physical distance is quite close, constant road constructions, market trading, and heavy commercial vehicle activities can turn this short trip into a slow gridlock if you do not plan well. This guide breaks down the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to navigate this route safely without falling into transport traps.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best time to leave LASU for Okokomaiko is during off-peak hours between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Morning rush hour (7:00 AM - 9:30 AM) is slightly congested, but the worst time to travel is the evening peak period between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM, when traders from Alaba Market and workers returning from Lagos Island choke up the road.
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
8 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
12 to 17 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.07x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+3 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk out of the LASU main campus gate and cross over safely to the side of the expressway facing the Badagry direction.
Stand by the roadside or move slightly towards the Iyana Iba loop to flag down a yellow commercial bus (Danfo) going straight towards Okokomaiko or Agbara.
Board the bus and ensure you tell the conductor you are dropping at Okokomaiko before the bus moves.
Alight from the bus at the final bus stop just before or under the pedestrian bridge at Okokomaiko.
Always enter the bus with your 'change' (small naira denominations) to avoid shouting matches with the conductor who might pair you with another passenger.
Keep your bags firmly in front of you and zipper closed as you step out of the bus at Okokomaiko.
If traffic is completely locked at Iyana Iba, do not sit in the bus; get down and walk past the bottleneck before taking another short shuttle.
Avoid boarding empty, unmarked vehicles that park away from the main commercial loading points.
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Safety Rating
Medium - You must remain highly alert. Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are very common at Iyana Iba and Okokomaiko under-bridge, especially in the early mornings (5:00 AM - 6:30 AM) and late evenings (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM). Avoid showing your phones, wallets, or expensive jewelry openly while waiting for buses at these spots. Beware of 'One-Chance' vehicles that look like regular commercial buses but are operated by criminals; always board your buses from the designated parks or crowded bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
The Lagos Blue Rail Line terminates nearby at Mile 2, so it does not extend directly between LASU and Okokomaiko yet. Standard red BRT buses operate along the Lagos-Badagry expressway corridor but they are not dedicated exclusively to a closed lane on this specific short stretch, meaning they still get stuck in regular traffic.
Distance
4.5 km
Duration
25 mins
Total Cost
₦400 - ₦600
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+3 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Due to recent fuel price increases and high transport inflation, a standard Danfo bus costs between ₦400 and ₦600. If you decide to use a Keke Marwa connection, expect to spend between ₦500 and ₦750. Private ride-hailing options will cost anywhere from ₦2,500 to ₦4,500 depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
While the distance is relatively short and many people do walk it during extreme traffic standstills, it is not highly recommended during the late evening or early morning. If you must walk, do so in a large group of people, stay on the pedestrian pathways, and keep your valuable items completely out of sight to avoid being targeted by hoodlums.
The absolute worst time is between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM on weekdays. This is when Alaba International Market closes, and hundreds of traders, shoppers, and local trucks pour onto the expressway, causing severe bottlenecks around Iyana Iba and Okokomaiko under-bridge.
Yes, crossing the expressway on foot can be very dangerous because of fast-moving vehicles and motorcycles driving against traffic (one-way). Always use the large concrete pedestrian bridge at Okokomaiko to cross from one side of the road to the other safely.