Lagos Suggests Alternative Routes As FG Diverts Traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Lagos Suggests Alternative Routes As FG Diverts Traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Lagos State Government has suggested alternative routes to motorists on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as Federal Government announces fresh diversion on the corridor.
A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abduljafiz Toriola said the diversion would be put on the road on Saturday June 24.
It said, “In line with the Federal Government announcement of traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as the construction works on the corridor reaches concluding stage, the Lagos State Government has highlighted alternative routes available for the motoring public.
According to the diversion plan as announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the traffic diversion which is slated for tomorrow, Saturday. 24th June, 2023 will have the following alternative routes open for commuters;
1. The exit from the New Garage bus stop on Lagos bound carriageway enroute River Valley Estate, Isheri and Ogunusi Road will be closed to traffic, all traffic from Kara Bridge on Lagos bound carriageway heading to River Valley Estate, Isheri and Ogunusi Road will then be diverted to the exit immediately after Kara Bridge through Limson Road to connect their respective destinations.
2. Alternatively, Motorists can also make use of the U-turn by the Vehicle Inspection Services, (VIS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Office at Ojodu to connect the expressway through the Lagos State Public Works Office/BRT bus stop.
This notification, according to the statement further urged Motorists to obey traffic signs and the directives of the Traffic Management Authorities Personnel to ensure seamless movement within the corridor.
