Lagos State Government on Thursday said that it would close the Jonathan Coker axis, Ifako-Ijaiye, to traffic on Saturday for installation of Level Crossing Rubber Panels by the contractor handling the Lagos-Ibadan rail project.
It also announced that the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) would commence demolition of parts of the existing Costain bridge and hoist the beams of the new bridge.
The state Ministry of Transportation which issued a statement on the plans, said that the road closure and the bridge demolition were to facilitate completion of the construction of the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan standard guage rail line.
“In line with the Nigerian Railway Modernisation Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) with extension to Lagos port at Apapa, the Lagos State Government will be closing down Jonathan Coker axis on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 from 8:00p.m. to 6:00a.m. the next day.
“This is to give room for installation of Level Crossing Rubber Panels by the contractor handling the project.
“Alternative routes have been provided for road users to utilise during the course of the construction.
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“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,” the statement said.
On the old Costain bridge demolition, the Ministry said motorists inbound Costain would 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 traffic directions to minimise 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,” it said
