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Traffic To Lagos Marina To Be Diverted For Blue Line Rail Construction
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced the closure of Marina from Apongbon Bridge due to the ongoing Blue Line Rail Project.
The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos entiled: “Traffic advisory from LASTMA.”
Oreagba suggested alternative routes for motorists as the project would commence on Nov. 22.
“As part of the ongoing Blue Line Light Rail Project, there will be launching of beam on Nov. 22 on outer Marina road after descending from Apongbon Bridge.
“The construction starts from 10 a.m. and motorists are advised to plan their journey as a lane will be available for vehicular movement from Apongbon Bridge.
“In addition, motorists from Eko Bridge can also use Leventis inwards outer Marina road or motorists can make use of alternative routes such as 3rd Mainland Bridge or Oyingbo-Iddo-Carter Bridge to Leventis and connect their destinations.
“While we seek the support and cooperation of all road users, we apologise for any inconveniences this may cause,” Oreagba said.
GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that Marina was once the hub of Nigeria’s financial sector with the majority of banks having their headquarters along the road and the adjoining Broad Street.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State had assured last September that the Blue-line would be completed in the last quarter of 2022.
The governor said that the take-off of the Red Line project represented a major breakthrough for his administration in its drive to deliver an integrated transportation model that would ease road congestion in the state.
”We are excited about the ongoing rail projects being undertaken by the Lagos state government and there is a huge number of jobs being provided to Nigerians, engaged by the contractor at all stages of the construction work.
”There is over a thousand personnel working at the Marina Terminal alone. We are happy with the extent of work on both projects.
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