LASG closes Gaskiya level crossing for railway modernisation project

Adeyinka ADERIBIGBEIN line with the Nigerian Railway Modernisation Project with extension to Lagos Port at Apapa, the Lagos State Governmentwill close down Gaskiya level crossing from 3:00am, Saturday 9th January to 5:00am, Monday, 11th January.A statement From the Ministry of Transportation disclosed that the construction company, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) would commence track laying on the level crossing on the Apapa end of the railway.Motorists coming from Gaskiya Road to connect Ijora 7up, are to pass through Sari-Iganmu road inwards Orile Iganmu to link Iganmu Bridge and continue their journey towards Ijora 7up.Read Also: Tackling Apapa Port railway project hitchesWhile motorists coming Ijora 7up inwards Gaskiya Road are to navigate through Marine Bridge to link Boundary Road inwards Olayinka Street to connect Gaskiya.Road users are therefore advised to comply with the Traffic directions provided, the traffic management personnel on ground as well as road signals to minimise inconveniences that may be experienced while the construction lasts.The Lagos State Government is hereby appealing to residents of the State, especially motorists that ply these corridors to utilize the provided alternatives with patience, as the project is aimed at achieving a seamless Multi Modal Transport System that will meet the transportation needs of the populace.
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