By Adeyinka Aderibigbe
Lagos State Government will be closing down Ilupeju Bypass for the laying of track along the level crossing of the Bypass.
A statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, said the Bypass will be closed from 8:00pm Wednesday to 6:00am Thursday, with an assurance that alternative routes have been provided for road users to utilize during the course of the construction.
The statement advised Motorists heading towards Ilupeju from Bolade to utilize Oshodi-Oke interchange at Olupese to descend to the right side of the road to connect Town Planning and get to their various destinations.
In the same vein, road users trying to access Ilupeju from Mushin are to go through Vono road to link Tinubu/Olateju roads to connect Ikorodu road through Ogunmokun toll gate, Ladipo Street to link Oshodi-oke or Moshalashi to Empire which will lead them to Jibowu to connect their destinations
Motorists moving towards Agege-Motor-Road from Ilupeju will be diverted to Town Planning way to link the Jibowu/Empire axis through Ikorodu road to access Agege Motor Road. Motorists can also utilize Oshodi-Oke to Bolade (Arena Market Area) to link Agege Motor Road as another alternative.
It stated further that the closure has been slated at night, to ensure there is smooth and uninterrupted flow of work on the rail tracks, urging road users to comply with the Traffic directions put in place to minimize inconvenience in movement.
The Lagos State Government through the statement appealed to residents of the State, especially motorists that ply those corridors to bear with it, adding that the project is aimed at achieving a seamless Multi Modal Transport System that will meet the transportation needs of a larger population.
