As part of the ongoing reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Federal Government has disclosed that four pedestrian bridges are to be constructed between Ibadan Tollgate and Ojoo.
This was disclosed after a meeting with some officials of the state government in Ibadan, by the Director, Highways Construction and Rehabilitation, Federal Ministry of Works, Mr Funso Adebiyi, at the weekend. Adebiyi said the construction of the four pedestrian bridges will take care of the high human density on tollgate and Ojoo axis.
In his statement, officials of the Federal Government and Oyo State government will be embarking on a tour of the road stretch, to decide where the pedestrian bridges will be sited.
He also added that the Federal Government was collaborating with the Oyo State government for effective management of traffic control while the construction works last.
He described the Tollgate to Ojoo axis as one of the busiest sections of the project, with high traffic volume, Adebiyi, however, noted that the road will be closed and opened up at about 4 kilometres interval to ease the expected traffic build-up.
He appealed to road users to show understanding, empathy and take ownership of the project.
Adebiyi who noted that no major demolitions are to be done except some kiosks and extended parts of some filling stations, however, ruled out compensation for those whose structures will be demolished, noting that such structures were built on the right of way of the Federal Government.
