The Lagos State Government will close Badia Junction and Gaskiya level crossings on Sunday night to about 6am on Monday, March 15, 2021.
A statement from the Commissioner for Transportation Dr Frederic Oladeinde disclosed that the closure was to enable the contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Limited continue the Track Stress Dispersion on the level crossings towards Apapa Ports.
Earlier the contractor had worked on the Abule Nla, Brewery lvel crossing from Friday, opening it for traffic only yesterday morning.
Motorists trying to access Badia from Ijora 7up are to navigate their way through Marine Bridge to link Boundary inwards Olayinka Street to connect Gaskiya Road and finally reach Badia. (not forgetting that Marine Bridge is closed).
Motorists also coming in from Lagos-Badagry Expressway to Badia are to utilize Orile inwards Sari-Iganmu road inwards Gaskiya Road to connect Badia.
Road users are therefore advised to comply with the Traffic directions provided, the Traffic Management Personnel on ground as well as road signals to minimize inconveniences that may be experienced while the construction work lasts.
The Lagos State Government appealed to motorists to be patient while using the provided alternatives, as the project is aimed at achieving a seamless multi-modal transport system that will meet the transportation needs of the population.
