RAILWAY PROJECT: LAGOS SETS TO CLOSE MAJOR ROAD FOR 5 DAYS, ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY
Lagos State Government has announced that it would temporarily close the Nigerian Breweries level crossing to facilitate completion of the ongoing construction of the Nigerian Railway Modernisation Project.
In a statement issued on Monday, December 14, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation said the Breweries level crossing will be closed from 10:00 pm on Friday, December 18 to 4:00 am on Monday, December 21, 2020.
Read Also: LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT SETS TO CLOSE A SECTION OF THE KETU-MILE 12 ROAD
The Ministry explained that the move was to enable the Construction Company, China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) Nigeria Limited continue another round of construction work at the Breweries Level Crossing as a follow up to the recent Gaskiya/Badia track laying work.
It therefore implored motorists to utilise the Iganmu Bridge from Nigerian Breweries to connect Eric Moore inwards Abebe Village through Eric Moore Junction during the period.
While advising road users to comply with the traffic directions provided during the temporary closure, the ministry informed that traffic management personnel, as well as road signals, will be available to aid motorists’ movement and minimise inconveniences that may be experienced during the period.
Read Also: LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT TO CLOSE MAJOR ROADS FOR LAGOS-IBADAN RAIL PROJECT
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation reiterated the determination of the State Government to provide a seamless multi-modal transportation system that will address the needs of the populace.
Comments