Buhari Visits Lagos for $70m Oshodi Transport Interchange Inauguration Today
Lagos State government’s mega transport infrastructure project, known as Oshodi Transport Interchange will be inaugurated today.
The inauguration of the $70 million project will be performed by President Muhammadu Buhari who is expected in Lagos this morning.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan in a statement said the President will also inaugurate today the 10-lane Oshodi-Airport Road; 170-bed ‘Ayinke House’ (Maternity Hospital); Lagos State Theatre at Oregun, and 820 high occupancy vehicles.
Following the President’s visit, the state government announced vehicular restriction in Kodesho Road, Obafemi Awolowo Way and Kudirat Abiola Way.
Other routes to be affected include Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way (coming from the Presidential Wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport to LASUTH under-bridge), and Ikorodu Road (between the Ojota Intersection and Anthony Interchange)
“Also, to be affected are Oworonshoki-Apapa Expressway (between Anthony and Oshodi Transport Interchange), and International Airport road through the local wing to Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way and back to the Obafemi Awolowo Way.
“All the roads highlighted above shall only be cordoned-off when necessary; Obafemi Awolowo Way and portions of Mobolaji Bank-Anthony shall be closed to traffic on three occasions within the specified period, as they are central to the president’s itinerary.’’
Motorists were advised to avoid the listed roads or be patient and co-operate with traffic managers.
The President’s visit is expected to last between 9 am and 3pm today.
The Oshodi Interchange has the capacity to handle as much as 13 city and interstate bus parks.
It includes three multi-storey terminals, providing standard facilities, waiting area, loading bays, ticketing stands, drivers lounge and parking areas.
In a statement, the company said other components of the terminal include 20 lifts and escalators, two sky-walks connecting the terminals to each other, Architectural LED Lights, passenger concourse, public address systems, bus depot, passenger drop-off areas, taxi and car parks, passenger lounge for intercity commuters, loading bays and passenger information systems.
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