TRAFFIC ALERT! “Avoid Lagos-Ibadan expressway this weekend,” FRSC says
Motorists who can afford to have been advised to avoid plying the Lagos-Ibadan expressway this weekend, starting from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July, 2016.
This, the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command says, is due to the various religious activities that will take place along that route over the weekend.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (Holy Ghost Service) and NASFAT Annual Ramadan Vigil will hold simultaneously on Friday 1st July, 2016 while Mountain of Fire Ministry will also hold its monthly power must change hands program on Saturday 2nd July, 2016.
“This coupled with the on-going rehabilitation work of the road makes it inevitable that there will be heavy volume of traffic considering the number of worshippers that will be participating in these programs,” the FRSC said in a statement.
Hence, the FRSC advises motorists who must use the corridor to move early while those who can totally avoid the corridor are advised to take alternative routes.
Alternative routes suggested are as follows:
- Lekki – Epe – Ijebu Ode to link Sagamu or Ibadan
- Lagos – Abeokuta Expressway through Sango Otta – Owode – Sagamu Interchange
- Ikorodu – Odogunyan – Sagamu – Ibadan
The FRSC says it has deployed 20 patrol vehicles, 5 Ambulances, 2 heavy duty tow truck and 200 Officers and men to control traffic during the three days programme.
In the case of any emergency, motorists are advised to call FRSC Toll Free line 122..
