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Let me be upfront here: I am a lover of the traditional roundabouts bequeathed to us by the British, just as I am an advocate of the parliamentary system of government. The signalised junction is good in an environment where the infrastructural support and discipline are available. However, given our peculiarities, it may not be ideal at this time.
When the idea to intervene and improve on Allen Avenue junction was mooted, I had my reservations about the removal of the roundabout and replacing with a signalised junction. I wondered why the option of introducing a multi-lane flyover along the Obafemi Awolowo Road was not considered. My reasons are not farfetched: