The Federal Government has suspended ongoing construction works at the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
It said the suspension will take effect from Tuesday-Sunday.
Construction works, it said, will resume next Monday.
A statement on Monday by Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Engr. (Mrs) O. I. Kesha on Monday, 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 & the advice of the traffic management team deployed to manage traffic related issues on the project, Construction activities on this ever busy & very important highway will be suspended from Tuesday, 27th of June to Sunday, 2nd of July, 2023.
“This is to allow travellers easy passage during the Eid holiday & minimise the discomfort during this very important period.
“Travelers are advised to cooperate with Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.”