Federal Government has appealed for motorists’ understanding and patience due to the heavy traffic being experienced on the stretch between Toll Gate to Kara Bridge in Lagos as the reconstruction work enters its final phase.
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Hakeem Bello, said he empathizes with members of the public who have had to endure longer than usual traffic as the reconstruction work in the heavily built-up stretch progresses towards the finish line.
According to the Minister, the intensity of work and the high volume of traffic which had to be accommodated at the same time have been complicated by impatience on the part of some motorists who drive against the planned traffic flow and breakdown of vehicles.
Fashola also noted that the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing is working with the Lagos State Government, all traffic management and security agencies to minimize the discomfort of motorists.
He added that the contractors are also being encouraged to ensure that the final challenging phase of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway reconstruction work is concluded as soon as possible.
Fashola added the initially anticipated deadline for the conclusion of the final stretch could not be accomplished due to a number of issues and noted that the work within the OPIC region between Kara
Bridge and the Long Bridge has been finished and will be opened to traffic on Sunday, April 30.
According to the Minister, the main carriageway, both bounds, from Berger (New Garage) and Sagamu Interchange on Section 1 of the Project has been completed and all attention would now be focused on the outstanding work between Otedola Bridge and Berger (both bounds).