By Wilson Adekumola
The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, has suspended further work on the ongoing reconstruction of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, in order to allow travellers easy passage during the Eid holiday and minimise the discomfort of traffic gridlock.
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos Engr. Mrs, Olukorede Kesha, made this announcement in a statement on Monday.
She said in the statement that, “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.
“Construction activities on this ever busy and very important highway will be suspended from Tuesday, 27 of June to Sunday, 2 of July, 2023.
“This is to allow travellers easy passage during the Eid holiday and minimise the discomfort of traffic gridlock during this very important period.
“Travelers are advised to cooperate with Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.”
