The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the 7th Road Edition of the Lagos Autofest 2025, scheduled to hold on Sunday, December 22. To facilitate the high-speed street race, vehicular movement will be strictly restricted around the Inner Marina and surrounding Lagos Island between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Organized by the BMW Club of Nigeria and Work and Play Promotion, the Lagos Autofest has become a staple of the “Detty December” calendar, which blends motorsport with entertainment.
The event features supercars, precision drifting, and high-speed racing. Given the nature of street racing, the state government has prioritized a total lockdown during the event hours to prevent accidents involving non-participating motorists and pedestrians.
The race route covers Marina Road (UBA) through Kakawa Street, Balabina Street, Broad Street, and Issah Williams Street, before returning to the Inner Marina finish point. All junctions and intersections feeding into this corridor will be physically cordoned off with road barriers. Motorists will not be able to cross or enter the race track under any circumstances during the 7-hour window.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Nigeria Police Force, and FRSC, will be deployed at every entry point to manage diversions and ensure public safety.
Officials stated that the Autofest will attract international attention and boost the local hospitality and tourism sectors. They added that the Sunday afternoon timing was chosen to minimize the impact on the business community, which is usually closed during that period.
Motorists intending to visit Lagos Island on Sunday are advised to complete their trips before noon or utilize the Onikan-Force Road axis to bypass the restricted Marina zone. All roads are expected to be fully reopened by 8:00 PM on Sunday evening after a post-race safety inspection.
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