FRSC deploys more men to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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According to Hyginus Omeje, the FRSC Lagos State Sector Commander, this is to decongest the constant traffic and ensure the free flow of movement, Nigeria Today reports.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), he also revealed the FRSC's plans to work with other traffic management agencies.

"The Lagos Command will deploy more officers to join the Ogun Command and other traffic managers to work on the expressway to rid it of traffic jams as Julius Berger Construction Company resumes work.

This morning, a truck fell on the long bridge and our men moved in to clear the road of the gridlock.

A van loaded with pepper also broke down before the long bridge and coupled with the ongoing reconstruction work causing gridlock on the road.

Many of the motorists were not cooperating with the traffic managers and they resorted to driving against traffic and there was a lock down on both sides,” Omeje told NAN.

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The Lagos-bound section of the expressway is currently undergoing reconstruction by Julius Berger Plc.