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Best Time to Travel

The perfect window to start your journey from Lawanson is between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. This lets you escape the heavy morning rush hour traffic out of Surulere and ensures you pass the congested trade zones along the Badagry Expressway before the evening closing-time rush begins.

Safety Rating

Medium - Commuters must stay very alert, especially at major connection parks like Mile 2, Maza Maza, and Okokomaiko under-bridge. Pickpockets are common in these crowded spots, so keep your phones and wallets secure. Avoid traveling late at night because lighting is poor along many sections of the highway.

BRT / Rail / Water

Yes, there is partial availability. You can make use of the regulated blue/red standard buses from Mile 2 down to Okokomaiko to bypass some local traffic. Also, the Lagos Blue Rail line operates up to Mile 2 from Marina, but for the stretch moving forward into Badagry, you will still rely mostly on Danfo buses or private cars.