By SUNDAY ABBA, Abuja
The Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, has announced the suspension of further work on the ongoing reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to ease traffic on the ever busy road during the Sallah celebration.
Ministry of Works and Housing the announcement made the announcement on Monday in a statement released by the Lagos Federal Controller of Works, Engr, Mrs, Olukorede Kesha.
According to the statement, construction works on the road has been put on hold with effect from today, being Tuesday, June 27, 2023 to Sunday, July 2, 2023 to allow those travelling during the Sallah break to have easy journey experience.
The statement reads: “Due to the recent heavy traffic flow being experienced on the Lagos Shagamu route in the last couple of days, the inclement weather conditions, the forthcoming Eid Kabir, and the advice of the traffic management team deployed to manage traffic related issues on the project.
“Construction activities on this ever busy and very important highway will be suspended from Tuesday, 27 of June to Sunday, 2 of July 2023.
“This is to allow travellers easy passage during the Eid holiday and minimise the discomfort of traffic gridlock during this very important period.
“Travellers are advised to cooperate with Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.”