The Federal Government is to divert traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, for six days.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Engr. Olukayode Popoola, on Sunday announced the diversion which takes effect from Monday.
He said the diversion was to speed up the construction works as the government moves to meet the target set for the completion of the project.
Popoola disclosed that the traffic diversion would be on the Lagos-bound carriageway.
According to Popoola, the diversion would enable Julius Berger handling the section one axis from Shagamu to Lagos to lay asphalt between Arepo and Warewa, which covers a distance of one and a half kilometers.
He stated that there was the need to prepare the ground around the PUNCH area, hence the need for the traffic diversion to speed up construction works.
He appealed for understanding of road users, saying that adequate arrangements have been made for traffic regulatory agencies to manage the construction zone to avert gridlock.
He said, “The Federal Government is desirous of completing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project by next year, so there is need to increase the tempo of activities on the road.
“Julius Berger will lay asphalt between Arepo and Warewa. Therefore there is going to be a diversion of traffic for six days. The public should please bear with the Federal Government,” he said.
