The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out essential rehabilitation on deteriorated sections of the road.
The state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He explained that the rehabilitation will cover the stretch from U-Turn Bus Stop to Sango Tollgate, affecting both inbound and outbound lanes.
“The rehabilitation work is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and end on Wednesday, March 11, spanning a period of four weeks,” Osiyemi said.
He further outlined that the project would be carried out in two phases to reduce traffic disruption.
“Phase one (Abeokuta-bound Traffic), scope of work: (U-Turn Bus Stop inward Sango Tollgate) and duration: Wednesday, Feb. 11 to Wednesday, March 4. (Three weeks)
“During this phase, traffic from Lagos/Abule-Egba inward Abeokuta/Sango Tollgate will be diverted to one half of the carriageway, approximately 20 metres away from the active work zone, and restored to full access after the work area.
“Rehabilitation will be carried out on one lane at a time. Upon completion of the first half, traffic will be diverted to the rehabilitated section while work continues on the other half.
“Motorists on the Lagos-bound carriageway will continue to enjoy free flow of traffic,” he added.
For phase two (Lagos-bound Traffic), Osiyemi said the work will cover Obadeyi Bus Stop to Ekoro Junction, scheduled from Wednesday, March 4 to Wednesday, March 11 (one week).
He explained,“During this phase: traffic from Abeokuta/Sango Tollgate inward Lagos/Abule-Egba would be diverted through one half of the road, about 20 metres from the work zone, with normal traffic flow restored after the construction area.
“Just like phase one, work will be executed in halves, with traffic redirected to completed sections as work progresses.
“Motorists on the Abeokuta-bound carriageway will maintain uninterrupted movement,” he added.
Osiyemi assured road users that effective traffic management measures would be implemented throughout the project.
He also urged motorists to plan their trips, adhere to traffic signs, and cooperate with traffic officials.
“The ministry appeals for the patience and understanding of the motoring public as these essential repairs are undertaken in the interest of all road users,” he concluded.
