Free Movement As FG Removes Barriers on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
- The federal government has opened the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for use by motorists during the Yuletide season
- This is in fulfilment of its earlier promise to remove the barriers narrowing the popular expressway
- Specifically, all obstructions on section one, which spans Ojota in Lagos to Sagamu Interchange, were removed
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In what will come as a big relief to travellers and commuters alike, especially during this Christmas period, the Federal Ministry of Works has removed barriers on section one of the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The FG removed crash barriers and other diversion points for the free flow of traffic on the Opic u-turn section of the highway, Sun News reports.
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The director of Federal Highways, South West, Adedamola Kuti who supervised the reopening said the government promised to re-open the highway to traffic on Thursday but brought it forward to ease gridlock, the Nation Newspaper added.
Kuti said because of the festive season, all obstructions on section one which spans Ojota in Lagos to Sagamu Interchange were being removed.
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Explosion rocks Lagos-Ibadan expressway, motorists scamper for safety
Meanwhile, another tanker laden with fuel exploded on Thursday, October 20, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The explosion occurred at Araromi Town before the Interchange and is causing traffic gridlock.
It was learnt that some motorists close to the scene had scampered to safety. According to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Ogun Sector Command, efforts are on to bring the situation under control.
FRSC advised motorists to make use of alternative routes to avoid unnecessary delays. The commission also urged motorists to remain calm and cooperate with traffic managers managing the situation.
Lagos-Ibadan Traffic: 'Sapa' in motion as area boys dig tunnel under bridge, make money from users
Legit.ng earlier reported that about six area boys have dug a tunnel under the Longbridge at the Ogun end of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, where motorists use an alternative road to beat traffic.
The traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway is getting worrisome due to the ongoing construction on the road.
No doubt, sapa, the term in Nigerian English used to describe brokenness and poverty, has turned its side to the area boys.
Source: Legit.ng
