FRSC ANNOUNCES TWO-MONTH REPAIR PERIOD FOR LAGOS–IBADAN EXPRESSWAY
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that repair works on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway will take between six weeks and two months to complete.
The Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Ganiyu Hamzat, disclosed this during an interview, explaining that the timeline was agreed upon following consultations with the contractor and the Controller of Works. He noted that some sections of the road require adequate time to properly seal before reopening to traffic.
Hamzat said several damaged portions of the expressway have contributed to accidents, as motorists attempting to avoid potholes or oncoming vehicles often collide with unsuspecting road users.
“We observed that some bad sections of the road force drivers to swerve, leading to avoidable crashes,” he said.
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He added that the pace of repairs had been slower than initially planned, prompting a review of the strategy. “At the earlier rate of work, completion would have taken nearly twice the scheduled time. As a result, we decided to re-strategise,” Hamzat explained.
To minimise disruption for motorists, the FRSC will now repair two expansion joints simultaneously instead of one. According to Hamzat, this approach will help reduce repeated traffic inconvenience along the route.
Rather than subject motorists to continuous delays from one section to another, he said it was preferable to address multiple problem areas at once.
Hamzat also identified overloading as a major cause of road deterioration on the expressway and called for the effective use of weigh bridges to prevent premature damage.
He further disclosed that high-grade chemicals are being applied to speed up the repair process, reducing the curing period to about seven days before affected sections are reopened.
Work has already been completed on one side of the Kara Bridge, and repairs on both sides are now being carried out concurrently. Hamzat expressed optimism that once this phase is concluded, the inward Lagos-bound section of the expressway would be fully restored, easing traffic for motorists heading into the city.
The FRSC, he said, is working closely with other agencies, including LASTMA, the police, and the military, to manage traffic and ensure safety during the repair period.
While acknowledging the temporary inconvenience caused by the construction, Hamzat appealed to motorists for patience, stressing that the intervention was necessary to prevent further accidents.
He also warned that traffic violations, particularly driving against traffic, would no longer be tolerated. “This is a warning, not an appeal. Offenders will be penalised and may face prosecution,” he said.
Hamzat concluded that although the repair work may cause short-term discomfort, the measures being implemented will ultimately lead to safer roads and improved traffic flow.
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