The Lagos State Government says Lateef
Jakande Road by WEMPCO Road junction is to be closed to traffic from the
night of Friday, March 28 to Wednesday, April 9, 2014.
The government explained that the
closure was to enable the contractor constructing the underground
drainage project in the area to cross the road from WEMPCO Road into
Omole Gorge where the drainage would discharge.
A statement by the External Relations
Specialist, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Kolawole
Ojelabi, further explained that the drainage, when completed, would
collect flood water and other waste water coming from Agege, Ogba and
environs and prevent flooding usually experienced in the areas.
The statement added, “The project would also complement WEMPCO Road currently being rehabilitated.
“Motorists from the Ikeja, Alausa area,
going to Pen Cinema will not be affected as ACME and WEMPCO roads will
still be opened for use.
“However, motorists going to Ogunnusi
Road, Ojodu Berger and Omole Phase 1 would have to connect Ogunnusi Road
via Abiodun Jagun or use Lagos Ibadan Expressway.
“Motorists from Ojodu, Omole going to Ikeja or Lateef Jakande Road should use alternative roads as provided.”
The statement urged motorists to watch
out for road diversion signs and cooperate with traffic management
officials as congestion was expected.
It also advised road users to exercise
restraints and maintain lane discipline, adding that LAMATA would work
with the contractor to complete the job on time.
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