The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of the Yaba Overpass temporarily for three weeks from Tuesday 9th to Tuesday, 23rd February, 2021.
The government explained that the closure is in continuation of the Multimodal Master Plan in the transportation sector,
According to a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, the lane closure is necessary to commence soil testing along Muritala Mohammed Way, Ojuelegba Road, and Tejuosho as part of the Traffic Management Plan to actualise the LRMT Red Line Phase 1, Oyingbo to Agbado.
The Commissioner, therefore, advised motorists to utilise the main carriageway during the temporary closure, assuring that the State Traffic Management personnel will be available to direct traffic for minimal inconvenience to road users.
Oladeinde also implored residents of the State, especially motorists plying the corridor, to cooperate and support the State Government in its efforts to bring about lasting solutions to the transportation challenges across the Lagos metropolis.
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