The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, has announced a six-day traffic diversion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to speed up construction works.
The traffic diversion which is to start on Monday, November 29 will be on the Lagos bound carriageway.
According to Popoola, the diversion is to enable Julius Berger, the contractor handling section one of the project, to lay asphalt between Arepo and Warewa, a distance of one and half kilometres.
He stated that there is need to prepare the ground around the Punch area hence the need for the traffic diversion to speed up construction works.
He pleaded with road users to be understanding, explaining that adequate arrangements have been made for traffic regulatory agencies to manage the construction zone to avert gridlock.
“The Federal Government is desirous of completing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project by next year, so there is need to increase the tempo of activities on the road.
“Julius Berger will asphalt between Arepo and Warewa, therefore there is going to be diversion of traffic for six days. The public should please bear with the Federal Government,” he said.
