By Demi Adeniyi
Lagos State Government on Thursday announced the extension of the traffic diversion already in place at Murtala Mohammed Way from the initial completion date of 30th September, 2022 to 31st December, 2022.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, who made this known in on Thursday, explained that the extension was needed to enable the contractor move to the ramp phase of the construction.
Highlighting the diversion strategy, Oladeinde stated that traffic on Muritala Mohammed way will be diverted to Ojuelegba- Tejuosho slip road to link Murtala Mohammed Way, while traffic circulating Western Avenue, Yaba and Herbert Macaulay will be diverted to Empire road to access Murtala Mohammed and Western Avenue for a continued journey as stated previously in the past traffic diversion notice.
Oladeinde assured that the construction site will be cordon-off for the safety of the citizenry, adding that emergency vehicles will be on ground to tow faulty vehicles along the axis. He also stated that road signages will be on the access roads with the presence of the State’s Traffic Management Authority to manage traffic flow and minimize inconveniences just as they have done since the commencement of the project.
The State Government reiterated its continuous commitment towards the development of transport infrastructure within the metropolis, maintaining that it is vital for the Multi-Modal Transportation System of the State Government which will in turn boost the economic prowess of the citizenry.
