The Federal Government has suspended ongoing construction works at the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. 

It said the suspension will take effect from Tuesday-Sunday. 

Construction works, it said, will resume next Monday. 

A statement on Monday by Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Engr.(Mrs) O. I. Kesha on Monday, reads: “Due to the recent  heavy traffic flow  being experienced on the Lagos Shagamu route in the last couple of days ,the inclement weather conditions, the forthcoming Eid Kabir & the advice of the traffic management team deployed to manage traffic related issues on the project,  Construction activities on this ever busy & very important highway will be suspended from Tuesday, 27th of June to Sunday,2nd of July,2023. 

“This is to allow travellers easy passage during the Eid  holiday & minimise the discomfort during this very important period.

“Travelers are advised to cooperate with Traffic Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.”