Just In: FG Suspends Work On Lagos-ibadan Expressway

The Federal Government has suspended ongoing construction works at the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
It said the suspension will take effect from Tuesday-Sunday to ease travel.

A statement today by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Engr. Mrs Olukorede Kesha, said construction activities would resume by Monday.

This she said will allow travellers easy passage during the Eid holiday and minimise the discomfort during this very important period.

While wishing everyone happy Eidel Kabir celebrations, she advised travelers to cooperate with Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.

A statement on Monday by Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Engr.(Mrs) O. I. Kesha on Monday, reads: “Due to the recent heavy traffic flow being experienced on the Lagos Shagamu route in the last couple of days ,the inclement weather conditions, the forthcoming Eid Kabir & the advice of the traffic management team deployed to manage traffic related issues on the project, Construction activities on this ever busy & very important highway will be suspended from Tuesday, 27th of June to Sunday,2nd of July,2023.

“This is to allow travellers easy passage during the Eid holiday & minimise the discomfort during this very important period.

“Travelers are advised to cooperate with Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.”