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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: ‘Work On Final Stretch Progressing’ — FG Seeks Motorists’ Patience
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The federal government says the reconstruction work on the final stretch of the route is progressing satisfactorily.
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It, therefore, asked that motorists exercise patience as the work progresses.
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The government also disclosed that the work within OPIC area, between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge is completed and will be opened to traffic today, Sunday, April 30.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has appealed for patience and understanding of motorists plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on account of the heavy traffic being experienced on the stretch from Toll Gate to Kara Bridge in Lagos State.
According to a statement issued by Hakeem Bello, the Special Adviser on Communications to the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN, on Saturday, the reconstruction work on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has entered its final phase.
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Fashola said he empathises with members of the public who have had to endure longer than usual traffic as the reconstruction work in the heavily built-up stretch progresses towards the finish line.
The minister noted that 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 minimise the discomfort of motorists.
Minister for Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola
Fashola also explained that the contractors are 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 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),” the minister’s spokesperson said.
“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.
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“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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