The main contractor handling the multi-billion naira reconstruction project of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., has called for calm and apologized over the endless gridlocks and its inability to deliver the road on schedule which was April 30, 2023 as said by the Federal government.
In a statement, the company said as follows:
“Once again, we want to sincerely apologize for the serious traffic issues road users are experiencing in the past few days and the pressure on all relevant traffic managers. As much as our final works at Kara to OPIC U-turn is a major contributory factor, the volume of traffic leaving Lagos in the past days has been on the rise, mostly articulated vehicles. However, we can see the end fast approaching.
“To further help the situation, we have done the following:
- Collapse the barriers and demarcations we have at New Garage to encourage swift flow of traffic inbound Lagos, which will ease the congestion at OPIC U-turn and further enhance the flow of the outbound traffic from Lagos on the Shagamu bound carriageway.
- Dedicate our emergency response team and equipment to continuously and swiftly remove all broken down vehicles and crashes along the entire stretch of the areas we are working, both days and nights.
- Working closely with FRSC, LASTMA, TRACE and NPF, to ensure controls at OPIC U-turn / Isheri Estate bus stop that will further help the flow of traffic and also enable the quick arrival of the asphalt for the final wearing course, so we can finish the works at Kara on time and subsequently / permanently reopen the full width of the carriageway from Kara to the Long Bridge.
“Once again, we appreciate your patience and understanding while we do all within our reach to ease the traffic burden on all road users, as we work to complete the last and very challenging phase of the reconstruction works on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.
“Please bear with us!”, Julius Berger begged
