The reconstruction of the segment 2 of the Agboju-Trade Fair section of the Lagos/Badagry Expressway would be delivered within the next 10 days the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure Engr Olujimi Hotonu said at the weekend.
He said the completion, is in fulfillment of the promise of Governor Babajide Sanwo–Olu to complete the reconstruction of the Lagos section of the Lagos/Badagry Express way by the end of this year.
A statement by the Director of Press Affairs in the ministry Mr Adesegun Ogundeji, said the contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has been mobilized and mandated to complete the construction work on Alakija/Navy Town Junction within 10 days so as to ease the traffic movement in the area.
Honotu assured that the construction would not exceed the 10 days promised.
He explained that the state government has made adequate alternative arrangements for commuters plying the road to ensure a hitch free journey.
According to Hotonu, alternative arrangements have been provided for commuters to ease their journey to and fro during the period.
While commuters going from Trade Fair /Abule Ado to Mile 2 on the service lane should detour to the left before the fly – over at Alakija and use the Fly – over to continue their journey, those on the toll – lane should go straight and make use of the fly – over.
Commuters going to old Ojo Road / Navy Town/ Satellite town from Trade Fair on the service lane are advised to turn at Dantata Junction through old Ojo Road to continue their journey, while those heading to Festac Third gate on both the Toll and service lanes, are to make a detour to the left before the fly–over bridge at Alakija and use the corridor between the two fly–overs.
Commuters going to Festac from Mile 2, on the service lane should turn right at Festac first Gate or Agboju (Second Gate), while those on Toll–Lane should go and turn at the Trade Fair.
For those commuting from Festac to Badagry, the Permanent Secretary advised that they make use of 1st Gate or Agboju.
He urged those going to Satellite /Old Ojo Road/ Navy Town to use First Gate or Agboju and turn at the Trade Fair.
The Permanent Secretary explained that directional signs have been erected on both sides of the road to assist commuters.
He added that apart from the directional signs LASTMA officials will be on ground throughout the duration of the 10 days to further assist commuters and ensure free flow of traffic.
He appealed to the residents especially those living on that axis to cooperate with the contractor. He assured that the State Government would continue to deliver on its campaign promises and urged road users to obey all traffic diversions put in place to avoid traffic congestion on the road.