FG Suspends Construction On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway | READ WHY
Construction on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has temporarily been suspended by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The suspension of construction will last from Tuesday, June 27 till Sunday, July 2, 2023 to ease the flow of traffic in light of the forthcoming Eid el-Kabir festival holding on June 28th..
According to the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos state, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, the suspension was decided following requests by individuals to put work on hold to allow people travel for the festival.
A statement released by Kesha on Monday read;
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.
Wishing everyone happy Eidel Kabir celebrations .
Engr.(Mrs) O. I. Kesha
Federal Controller of Works , Lagos
