Travellers and motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway during the Eid-el-Kabir can now heave a sigh of relief as the Federal Government has suspension of work on the road.
This was announced on Monday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, in a statement.
People have experienced gridlock between the Berger and Long Bridge, spending hours as the road enters the final stage of the work.
Kesha said the suspension of work on the ever-busy road would be from June 27 to July 2, 2023.
Kesha said, “Due to the recent heavy traffic flow being experienced on the Lagos Shagamu route in the last couple of days ,the inclement weather conditions, the forthcoming Eid Kabir & the advice of the traffic management team deployed to manage traffic related issues on the project, Construction activities on this ever busy and very important highway will be suspended from Tuesday, 27th of June
to Sunday, 2nd of July,2023.
“This is to allow travellers easy passage during the Eid holiday & minimise the discomfort during this very important period.
“Travelers are advised to cooperate with Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.
“Wishing everyone happy Eidel Kabir celebrations.”