Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Magboro-Punch axis diversion begins Monday- FRSC

The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has
issued a travel advisory with respect to the ongoing road
rehabilitation of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The command said the contractors handling the project, Julius
Berger Nigeria Plc, had notified that the rehabilitation work
within the Magboro-PUNCH axis of the road (1.3km) would commence on
October 21, 2019, and end on January 31, 2020.

The FRSC said as a result of this, there would be a temporary
diversion of the Lagos-bound traffic to the Sagamu-bound
carriageway from Magboro to PUNCH.

In a statement on Friday signed by the Ogun FRSC Public
Education Officer, Florence Okpe, on behalf of the state Sector
Commander, Clement Oladele, the corps urged motorists to cooperate
with it and other agencies in the control of traffic at the
affected axis during the period.

The statement said, “This temporary diversion of traffic would
transfer the inbound Lagos traffic to the same carriageway
conveying traffic outward Lagos, thereby making both the traffic
inward and outward Lagos accommodated on the same section of the
expressway within the 1.3km stretch of the road from Magoro to
PUNCH.

“Accordingly, motorists are to plan their trips by allowing more
time to their travel time, in view of the construction work that
would narrow the carriageway, which may affect motorisation.”

Additionally, the corps advised motorists to drive within the
maximum speed limit of 50km per hour, as prescribed by the National
Road Traffic Regulations 2012.

The corps warned that driving at maximum speed at construction
zones could cause avoidable accidents.

“Motorists are also enjoined to observe lane discipline and
avoid driving against traffic, as violators risk impoundment of
their vehicles and liable to payment of N50,000 as fine. Motorists
observing traffic emergencies can contact the FRSC toll-free number
122,” the statement added.