LASG Announces Closure of PWD Rail Crossing for Safety Reasons

• In a statement, Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi explained that the closure aims to prevent potential collisions between trains and vehicles crossing the rail line into Ikeja and Maryland.
• Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly and use alternative crossings during this time.
• Osiyemi assured the public that measures would be put in place to mitigate inconvenience and ensure smooth traffic flow

The Lagos State Government has announced that the PWD rail crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic starting from May 1st.

The decision was made in response to safety concerns raised after a recent survey by the Ministry of Transportation.

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In a statement, Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi explained that the closure aims to prevent potential collisions between trains and vehicles crossing the rail line into Ikeja and Maryland.

Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly and use alternative crossings during this time.

“Following a recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Transportation after the commencement of operations on the Red Line Train Service, it has become necessary to implement proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of commuters along the PWD route.

“In line with this, the Lagos State Government has announced the closure of the rail crossing at the PWD axis to vehicular traffic, effective from May 1.

“Motorists are advised to use alternative routes via Ikeja or Airport roads to reach their destinations,” he said.

Osiyemi emphasized the necessity of the PWD rail crossing closure in order to prevent further accidents along the corridor.

In a recent statement, Osiyemi assured the public that measures would be put in place to mitigate inconvenience and ensure smooth traffic flow.

To achieve this, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will deploy officers to manage vehicular movement on adjacent roads.

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The deployment of LASTMA officers aims to maintain orderliness and reduce congestion while the rail crossing remains closed.

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