The Kara Bridge and the Long Bridge areas on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been opened to traffic as the reconstruction work on the highway enters its last phase.
The Federal Comptroller of Works in Lagos state, Engineer Umar Bakare in a phone interview with
AIT said the contractor will subsequently focus on outstanding work on both bounds between the Otedola Bridge and Berger as both bounds, from Berger (New Garage) and Sagamu Inter-change on Section 1 of the Project have been completed.
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The comptroller said the delay in the timely delivery of the project as promised by the government was a result of heavy traffic experienced in the areas and assured that the project will be completed soon.
The federal government through the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola had assured that the ministry is working with the Lagos State Government, all traffic management and security agencies to reduce the inconvenience caused by the Road reconstruction along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
