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FG SUSPENDS WORK ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY TO REDUCE GRIDLOCK

The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, has announced the suspension of further work on the ongoing reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, in order to reduce possible gridlock during the Eid-el- Kabir, Sallah celebration.

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos Engr. (Mrs) Olukorede Kesha, announced this in a statement today.

The statement explained that  the suspension was 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 and the advice of the traffic management team deployed to manage traffic related issues on the project.

It further explained that construction activities will be suspended from Tuesday, June 27 to Sunday, July 2 to allow travellers easy passage during the Eid holiday and minimise the discomfort of traffic gridlock.

It advised travelers to cooperate with Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic during the period

VOP Lagos

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