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Bluntemperor:
And the --Ikorodu-to Itokin Round -about is so bad that we cannot pretend to the People anymore!
Why can't we just do this road that people are suffering every day on this road!

President Buhari To Commission 14 Kilometer Ijebu-Ode/Epe Road


President Muhammedu Buhari is expected to commission the ongoing 14kilometres Ijebu-Ode-Epe Road, when completed by the Ogun State Government, in the next couple of weeks

The State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya dropped the hint while conducting members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) as well as the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria, (COREN), round the road project ,

According to him, the road has already been fitted with security posts, street lights, toll points at both ends and other road furniture

The Commissioner stated further that a flyover which would aid free vehicular movement into Ijebu-Ode is almost completed likewise the Gateway Citygate and monument located at the Sagamu-Papalanto/Abeokuta Interchange, which he said would give travellers and visitors a beautiful sight to behold, as they make their way to the State Capital and other parts of the State.

Speaking further on the Citygate facility, Engr. Akinsanya said plans were in top gear to construct a Police station, offices for other agencies including TRACE, State Emergency Ambulance Service, as well as other enforcement and response agencies in the premises

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) as well as the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria, (COREN) commended the Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration for the various road projects going on simultaneously across the State.

Speaking at the site of the newly constructed 14 Kilometer Ijebu-Ode/Epe Road during the inspection tour to some of the road projects, the former State Chairman of the NSE, Engr. Ahmed Apampa hailed the governor for turning the State into the industrial destination of choice.

"we have no doubt that this will contribute to a very great extent to the economic development of our dear State, in fact, the governor has done beautifully well in turning the State to economic hub of the country, especially through infrastructural development",he lauded

Engr. Apampa urged the governor not to relent on his oars but expedite actions on the completion of all the ongoing projects including those inherited from the previous administration.

Also speaking the COREN Boss, Engr. Mutiu Odesanya eulogized the governor for not compromising quality in all the projects embarked upon by his administration, calling for constant maintenance of infrastructure in the State.

LegacyB:
Me am more concerned about the projects to be commissioned. Maybe the media was silent or the governor wants to surprise Ogun state with this projects . I just hope no be cut and paste projects.

PRESIDENTIAL VISIT: TRACE TRAFFIC ADVISORY..

His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, will embark on a One Day State Visit to Ogun State to inaugurate multiple landmark projects, executed by Governor Dapo Abiodun (MFR).

Against this backdrop, the newly reconstructed Abeokuta-Kobape-Siun-Sagamu Interchange will be closed to traffic from 0600hrs (6am) - 1600hrs (4pm), while the Ijebu/Ode-Mojoda-Epe Expressway, will be closed to traffic from 0600hrs (6am) - 1300hrs (1pm).

Similarly, adjoining/feeder highways from Siun-Iperu Remo and vice versa, as well as, Siun-Owode Egba-Ofada-Mowe Ibafo and vice versa along the Abeokuta-Kobape-Siun-Sagamu Interchange will also be closed to traffic.

However, while the closure lasts, the following alternative routes can be considered to and from Abeokuta and Ijebu-Ode depending on your entry point and destination:

*Abeokuta-Ifo-Sango-Iyana/Ipaja-Ikeja and vice versa
* Abeokuta-Ajebo Rd-Saapade-Sagamu and vice versa.
*Abeokuta-Osiele-Odeda-Ibadan and vice versa.
* Ijebu/Ode-Itoikin-Sagamu and vice versa.
* Sagamu-Ogijo-Ikorodu and vice versa.

Nevertheless, TRACE, FRSC, POLICE, VIO, NSCDC and other armed security agencies will be strategically positioned along the alternative routes to deter traffic infractions and ensure seamless traffic flow.

Nonetheless, any inconveniences this closure may cause the general public, particularly the motoring public, is highly regretted please.

Cdr. Babatunde Akinbiyi.
TRACE Corps PRO (M&S)
For: TRACE Corps Commander/CE.
11th January, 2022.

UPDATE: Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted from the Epe/Ijebu-Ode Highway and Abeokuta Interchange tomorrow, Thursday 13th January, 2022 from 7:00am till 4:00pm in preparation for the visit of Mr. President to Ogun State.

@Gidi_Traffic

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In a statement released by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde assured that alternatives routes have been mapped out as well as the deployment of the Federal Road Safety Corps in collaboration with the Ogun State Traffic Management Authority, (TRACE) to manage Traffic flow.

He reiterated that Motorists from Lagos inbound Abeokuta are expected to use the Lagos-Sango/Abeokuta road and the Mowe-Ofada-Papalanto-Abeokuta or alternately utilize the Ijebu-Ode, Omu –Ketu, Epe road to access their destinations.

The Commissioner reaffirmed that Traffic Management Personnel have been drawn from both States to manage the flow of traffic along the aforementioned routes.

He appealed for the cooperation of road users to minimize inconvenience, reduce travel time and foster safety.

Dr. Frederic Oladeinde,
Commissioner for Transportation,
Lagos State.
12th January, 2022.

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