By Gbenga Salau 29 January 2023 | 11:37 am In continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway by the Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos State government has announced that traffic will be diverted at the Old Tollgate to Berger section of the road from Monday, January 30 till Friday April 15, 2023. National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos State Chairman, Comrade Olusesi Tolulope; Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Education, Barr Tokunbo Wahab; Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Lagos Students mega endorsement rally in support of Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. In continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway by the Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos State government has announced that traffic will be diverted at the Old Tollgate to Berger section of the road from Monday, January 30 till Friday April 15, 2023. In the notification received by the state Ministry of Transportation, it was disclosed that the construction will be carried out in short segments to minimise inconveniences for motorists, while traffic on the Ibadan bound carriageway will be narrowed to two lanes to allow for the reconstruction of half of the Ibadan bound carriageway. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, further stated that the U-turn in front of the Lagos State Emergency Centre would be temporary closed to traffic, adding that motorists on the expressway will be diverted to the next U-turn at the Old Toll Gate by the traffic control point. In the same vein, traffic from CMD Road intending to connect 7UP and Motorways on the Lagos bound carriageway will make use of the Old Tollgate/Traffic Point U–turn as well. He equally stressed that trucks and heavy-duty vehicles will be diverted to Ojota Interchange. The commissioner also explained that traffic on CMD Road inbound the expressway will be diverted to the entry point beside the Federal Ministry of Works weigh bridge to access the expressway on a contra flow as the exit route to the expressway by Caleb International School will equally be temporarily closed, adding that CMD Road will be used as alternative for the displaced Ibadan bound traffic. Oladeinde appealed to the citizenry to shun indiscriminate stopping, waiting and parking along CMD Road, as it will complement the efforts of the traffic management team that will be deployed to manage vehicular movement. He also affirmed that signage with directions will be mounted along the road to guide motorists. Latest 20 mins ago Two dozen Madagascans have died and tens of thousands been left homeless since a severe tropical storm made landfall last week and swirled for days off the island’s western coast, official records showed Sunday. Cyclone Cheneso smashed into northeastern Madagascar 10 days ago, bringing heavy winds and triggering downpours that have caused extensive flooding. Over… 41 mins ago An emotional Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas Sunday to claim a 10th Australian Open title and equal Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam crowns, a victory that returned him to world number one. 53 mins ago A Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo on Saturday night, dismissed an alleged certificate forgery case brought by chief David Kente, against the governorship candidate of the APC, Sen. Emmanuel Bwacha, for lack of evidence. Justice Bala Usman, in his ruling, said the plaintiff and his counsel failed to provide evidence to back his allegation… 1 hour ago Asia is located in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It is the largest and most populous continent on earth. Some of the countries that make up Asia include China, India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia. The shared culture in Asia includes a strong emphasis on family and community, respect for… 1 hour ago The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for the exchange of old naira notes by 10 days. CBN governor Godwin Emefiele in a statement said the new deadline is Friday, February 10, 2023. Emefiele made the announcement after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari who is on a working visit to Katsina State. READ…
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