The Lafia to Akwanga road in Nasarawa state is to be closed to traffic for seven hours on Monday due to ongoing dualization of the road.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Lafia by China Harbour, the company executing the dualization of Keffi–Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road project, it advised the general public to find alternative routes to their destinations within the period.
The statement reads: “This is to inform the public that rock blasting operation will take place on Monday, 2nd September 2019 at one kilometre from Eggon Town going to Akwanga by the right hand side from between hours of 10:00am to 5pm. There will be one short controlled blast during this time.
“The nature of the blast work is highly dangerous; the general public are advised to be cautious during the time and advised to observe safety signages; transport will be shut down for a short time during the blast, please take another route to your destination if necessary. Please ensure that kids and pets are kept in a safe place during the time.”
The company stated further that it regrets any inconvenience the blast might cause the general public.