FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SET TO RESUME WORK ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS … Barricades To Be Restored To Ensure Safety At Construction Sites

Babatunde Fashola SAN CON
Hon. Minister,
Fed. Ministry of Works & Housing

"Contractors are now set to resume work on major highways especially the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (from OPIC to the old toll gate) and the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway (around Kawo on the Kaduna-Zaria Section)." Minister.

..... Seeks the patience and understanding of motorists and members of the public on this action aimed at completing the on-going projects.

Following the order by the Federal Government for the removal of all barricades at all construction sites on December 15, 2022 for ease of movement to reduce travel time during the yuletide season, a new directive has now been issued to contractors to resume work at all ongoing construction sites.

According to a statement issued and signed by Engr. Folorunso Esan, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, "Contractors are now set to resume work on major highways especially the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (from OPIC to the old toll gate) and the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway (around Kawo on the Kaduna-Zaria Section).

"To this end, the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN has directed that construction barricades be returned at construction sites for safety purposes with effect from Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

"The Second Niger Bridge will, however, remain closed for public use with effect from Sunday, January 15, 2023 for continuation of work on the completion of the access roads to the bridge.

"The Honourable Minister seeks the patience and understanding of motorists and members of the public on this action aimed at completing the on-going projects," the statement read.