FG Suspends Work on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway From Today, Resumes Sunday 

Bennett Oghifo 

The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has said it is suspending construction work on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to allow seamless movement during the Eid Kabir celebrations.

According to a statement issued yesterday by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Engr.(Mrs) O. I. Kesha work will be suspended today, “Tuesday, 27th of June to Sunday, 2nd  of July, 2023. Construction activities will resume by Monday, 3rd of July, 2023.

“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 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 the Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.”

She wished everyone happy Eidel Kabir celebrations.