Lagos Gov’t Notifies Motorists As FG Begins Repair Works On Lagos-Shagamu Expressway

The Federal Government has announced plans to carry out repair works on the damaged expansion joints of Long Bridge along the Lagos-Shagamu Expressway

According to the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, the planned repair works would commence on Monday.

As a result, Kesha said all traffic inward and outward Lagos through the long bridge would be narrowed to two lanes on both sides of the bridge.

This, she said, is to enable the contractor handling the repair works to begin works on the other two lanes of the carriageways.

The controller advised road users to be patient, urging motorists to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic on the axis.

Kesha said: “The Federal Ministry of Works wishes to inform the motoring public that repair works for the damaged expansion joints on the long bridge will commence by Monday, March 4, 2024, simultaneously on both bounds of the bridge.

“Consequently, traffic leaving and entering Lagos through the long bridge will be narrowed to two lanes on both sides of the bridge to enable the contractor handling the repair works to commence works on the other two lanes of the carriageways.

“Thus, all road users are advised to be patient and adhere to lane discipline on both approaches to the Long Bridge and around the narrowed sections on the bridge.

“The earth road beside the Shagamu bound carriageway will be made motorable, to serve as complimentary road. Other road users are advised to use alternative routes.

“Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch-free movements to minimise discomfort during the duration of the repair works.”

According to the notification, the repair works will begin by 7.00a.m. on Monday, and last till March 25.