Sanwo-Olu to close Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for rehabilitation

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Lagos State Government has concluded plans to shut and divert traffic at Ilepo.

Bus Stop, along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Alimosho Local Government Area, LGA, of the state.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulafiz Toriola, announced this on Wednesday.

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Toriola explained that the construction was part of efforts to address the perennial flooding challenge at Ilepo Bus Stop area.

He said there would be traffic diversion at the Kataguwa/Ilepo axis of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for the construction of culverts starting from Friday, August 4, 2023.

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Travel advisory

According to Toriola, “Consequently, the following alternative routes will be available to motorists during the construction period; Traffic from Iyana Ipaja towards Abule-Egba will be diverted to the BRT Lane from Iyana Ipaja.

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“Traffic from Iyana Ipaja towards Abule Egba and traffic from Abule-Egba inward Iyana Ipaja will be diverted to service lanes.

“Traffic from Abule-Egba towards Iyana Ipaja will be diverted to the Bus Rapid Transit, BRT lane from Abule-Egba.”

He therefore, urged motorists to be patient as the lane closure is part of the traffic management plan for the construction of drains across Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

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