Traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway begins Thursday

By Damilola Ajibola

The Lagos State Government has announced diversion of traffic on the Lagos end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, as the federal government begins rehabilitation works on the highway reaches the Lagos-Sagamu axis.

The State Commissioner for Transport, Frederic Oladehinde, stated that the traffic  diversion begins on Thursday.

Oladehinde said the Lagos/Shagamu axis rehabilitation is expected to be completed in December.

The transport commissioner explained that the rehabilitation schedule contained in the notification from the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing

 indicated that only kilometre 0-5 of the Lagos-Shagamu Expressway will be modified for traffic diversion, while the other lanes on the expressway will be accessible to motorists during the construction.

He added that signage and diversion signs were being installed along the route to guide motorists on movement and to ensure safety.

While assuring that offiicals of the  state’s Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be on the ground to control traffic flow.

He called for patience and understanding among all road users, saying the construction is meant to engender a better transportation system and improved economic activity