LASG Announces 2-Day Shutdown Of Costain Bridge Over Railway Project To Seaport

Sequel to the Nigerian Railway Modernization Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) with extension to the Apapa seaport, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to shutdown strategic part of Costain Bridge from Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 January, 2020.

A statement from the Ministry of Transportation on Friday, stated that as a result, Toyin Level Crossing around Okusanya street will subsequently be closed down on the 21st and 22nd of January, 2020 from 6:00pm to 12:00pm.

The statement said alternative routes have been provided for road users to utilize during the course of the construction to ensure motorists reach their various destinations with ease.

The closure has been slated at this time, to ensure there is smooth and uninterrupted flow of work on the rail tracks.

“Lagos State Government is hereby appealing to residents of the state, especially motorists that ply these corridors to bear the pains, as the project is aimed at achieving a seamless multi modal transport system that will meet the transportation need of a larger population.

“Motorists plying costain axis will be diverted to the newly completed section of the new bridge, while commuters driving along Okusanya Street are advised to make use of Jonathan Coker Street to get to their destinations.”it stated.