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LASG CLOSES JONATHAN COKER AXIS FOR NIGERIA RAILWAY MODERNIZATION PROJECT

In line with the Nigerian Railway Modernization Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) with extension to Lagos Port at Apapa, the Lagos State Government will be closing down Jonathan Coker axis on Saturday, 8th February, 2020 from 8:00pm to 6:00am the next day for the installation of Level Crossing Rubber Panels by the Contractor handling the Project, according to a Statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation.

The Statement also disclosed that the Construction Company, CCECC Nigeria Limited would also commence demolition of parts of the existing old bridge and the hoisting of the beams of the new Costain Bridge.

Alternative routes have been provided for road users to utilize during the course of the construction. Motorists plying Jonathan Coker axis will be diverted to Ashade Underpass, Adejobi axis of Agege Motor road and Toyin Crossing, to ensure motorists reach their various destinations with ease.

While motorists inbound Costain will be diverted temporarily to the new bridge on the left hand side, to free the old bridge of traffic.

Road users are advised to comply with the Traffic directions to minimize inconvenience in movement.

The closure has been slated at this time, to ensure there is smooth and uninterrupted flow of work on the rail tracks.

Lagos State Government is hereby appealing to residents of the State, especially motorists that ply these corridors to bear the pains, as the project is aimed at achieving a seamless multi modal transport system that will meet the transportation needs of a larger population.

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