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Eid-el-Kabir: FG suspends works on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The Federal Government has ordered the suspension of construction works on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway from Tuesday, June 27, to Sunday, July 2, 2023, to ease travels for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha.

Kesha noted that construction activities would resume on Monday, July 3.

READ ALSO: FRSC to travellers: Avoid Lagos-Ibadan expressway for alternative routes

She said: “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-el-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, 27th of June to Sunday, 2nd of July, 2023.

“This is to allow travellers easy passage during the Eid holiday and minimise the discomfort during this very important period.

“Travelers are advised to cooperate with Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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