Manny Ita –
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a partial closure of sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to facilitate critical repair and rehabilitation works scheduled to last for the next two months. According to a statement released by the corps’ spokesperson on Saturday, the maintenance project is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to improve the structural integrity of the nation’s busiest highway and ensure the safety of commuters. The closure, which affects specific lanes between the Long Bridge and the Berger axis, is expected to result in significant traffic diversions and narrowed carriage ways. The FRSC noted that while the construction is necessary to address deteriorating portions of the road, it has deployed additional personnel to manage the anticipated congestion and assist motorists navigating the affected zones.
In an official briefing regarding the traffic management plan, the FRSC Sector Commander urged the public to exercise patience and adhere to the temporary road signs installed along the corridor. “The FRSC has announced that repair works will lead to a partial closure of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for the next two months,” the commander stated, emphasizing that the intervention is a proactive measure to prevent road traffic crashes associated with failed portions of the highway. The statement further advised motorists to explore alternative routes, such as the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road and the Epe-Ajah-Ijebu-Ode Road, to alleviate the pressure on the primary expressway. Officials underscored that the two-month timeline is subject to weather conditions and the pace of the engineering firms on-site, but assured that every effort would be made to minimize the duration of the disruption.
The corps also warned commercial drivers against the use of “one-way” or unauthorized contraflow lanes, noting that such actions pose a severe risk to both construction workers and other road users. “We are appealing to the motoring public to cooperate with our officers and the construction teams on the ground to ensure a hitch-free exercise. Our goal is to ensure that while the repairs are ongoing, the movement of goods and people does not come to a complete standstill,” the spokesperson added. Engineering representatives at the site indicated that the works would involve asphalt milling and resurfacing to rectify deep-seated depressions that have caused recurring bottlenecks. As the partial closure takes effect, the FRSC has committed to providing regular hourly updates via its social media platforms and radio broadcasts to keep the public informed of real-time traffic situations.
