All diversions at the constructions spots of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is to be opened from Thursday 14th April till Tuesday 19th April, for easy and seamless movement by motorist plying the road since there will be high influx of vehicles traveling in and out of Lagos during the festive season. 

To ensure free movement on Lagos-Ibadan during the Easter celebration, the Sector Commander FRSC Lagos Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide with his Ogun State counterpart Corps Commander Ahmed Umar held a meeting with officials of the Federal Ministry of Works led by Engr. Adebote at the FRSC Mowe command.

After the meeting, the team inspected the level of work at the construction site on Lagos-Ibadan expressway and it was unanimously agreed that the diversions be removed.

Ogungbemide inform the public that FRSC Lagos is ready to provide the necessary safety and traffic control needed by motorists during the Easter special patrol.

According to him, over two thousand personnels, both Regular and Special Marshals, fifty-seven patrol vehicles, eight Bikes, three Ambulances, two Tow trucks, seven Breathalyzers will be deployed on major highways in Lagos State, to monitor, control traffic, and clear obstructions along critical route within the State during the Easter Special Patrol exercise.

He said the Special patrol, involving regular and special marshals, which kicks off today till Wednesday next week will focus on Overloading, Speed limit violation, tyre violation, light sign violation among others. 

According to him, road users should play their role by obeying rules and also cooperate with the FRSC officials and sister agencies along the critical corridors in ensuring free flow of traffic and a crash free celebration.

He admonished the public to always call the FRSC toll free number 122 in case of any emergency on the highway.

His statement is contained in a news release by FRSC Public Education Officer, Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi.