The Lagos State Government has extended the closure of the Lagos-Ibadan Road and CBD entrance from August 12, 2023 to August 20, 2023, an additional eight days.
This was made known by the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulahfiz Toriola, on Sunday.
It was learnt that this was in line with the existing temporary closure of the entrance into CMD Road, and the Access Road to Isheri-Olowora on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for the ongoing project by the Federal Government.
He said the extension of the temporary closure was necessary to allow; the casting of the retaining wall, facilitate the run-off discharge point, remove the old ring culvert, install precast culvert, and resurface the section worked upon with asphalt.
“The traffic management plan already in use will continue with the alternative routes,” Toriola stated.
Toriola further said, “Motorists on Ojota Interchange will connect CMD Road through the access road after the FMW weighbridge to continue their journeys.
“Motorists on Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo will connect CMD road by Otedola Estate
“For motorists that are Isheri-Olowora bound, intending to exit the expressway via the access before the Pedestrian Bridge at Berger bus stop, will make use of the next exit by New Garage to connect Isheri-Olowora.”
He then called on motorists to cooperate with the traffic management personnel deployed to guide them through their desired destinations.
