The Federal government has stated that there will be a traffic diversion on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway with effect from today, November 29, 2021.
The diversion of traffic which will run for a period of 6 days was disclosed and contained in a statement issued yesterday by the federal controller of works in Lagos, Mr. Olukayode Popoola.
According to NAN, Popoola said the diversion is to enable Julius Berger, contractor handling section one of the project, to lay asphalt between Arepo and Warewa, a distance of one and a half kilometres.
Popoola further explains that there is the need to prepare the ground around specific area, hence the need for the traffic diversion to speed up construction works adding that the traffic diversion would be on the Lagos bound carriageway.
Appealing to commuters, Popoola mentioned that adequate arrangements have been made for traffic regulatory agencies to manage the construction zone to avert gridlock.
He said, “the federal government is looking forward towards 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.’’
