The federal government says the construction work within the
Kara Bridge-Long Bridge axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has been completed.
According to a statement released on Saturday by Hakeem
Bello, media aide to Babatunde Fashola, minister of works, the axis would be
opened to traffic on Sunday.
Earlier this month, Fashola had assured that the
Lagos-Ibadan expressway would be completed by April 30.
The ongoing construction on the road has worsened traffic in
recent weeks, with motorists plying the route spending hours in gridlocks.
Speaking on the situation, the minister said although “a
combination of factors” hindered the completion of the expressway before the
promised date, work had been wrapped up on some sections of the road.
Fashola appealed for the understanding of motorists, adding
that the ministry is working alongside the Lagos state government to ease the
situation.
“As the reconstruction work on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
enters its final phase, the Federal Government has appealed for patience and
understanding of motorists on account of the heavy traffic being experienced on
the stretch from Toll Gate to Kara Bridge in Lagos,” the statement reads.
“According to the Minister, the intensity of work and the high
volume of traffic which had to be accommodated at the same time have been
complicated by impatience on the part of some motorists who drive against the
planned traffic flow and breakdown of vehicles.
“He however noted that the Federal Ministry of Works and
Housing is working with the Lagos State Government, all traffic management and
security agencies to minimize the discomfort of motorists.
“The Minister also explained that the contractors are also
being encouraged to ensure that the final challenging phase of the Lagos-Ibadan
Expressway reconstruction work is concluded as soon as possible.
“While noting that the earlier envisaged April 30 date for
the conclusion of the final stretch could not be achieved due to a combination
of factors, work within the OPIC area between Kara Bridge and the Long Bridge
has been completed and would be opened to traffic tomorrow, Sunday (April 30).
This means that the main carriageway, both bounds, from Berger (New Garage) and
Sagamu Inter-change on Section 1 of the Project has been completed.
“All attention, according to the Minister, would now be
focused on the outstanding work between Otedola Bridge and Berger (both
bounds).”
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