Works Minister Dave Umahi has said the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will be completed in September.
But the minister said work on the road’s interchanges would continue.
He explained that among the reasons for the delay in the construction of the road was funding as well as the payment of compensation to property owners affected by the construction.
Umahi spoke during his tour of federal highways in Lagos and Ogun states yesterday in Lagos.
The minister praised the contractor handling the road project, Julius Berger Plc, for doing a good job.
He promised that all government roads will henceforth be built with concrete because of its strength and durability for up to 50 years.
According to him, this will not only make for pleasurable ride and shorter commuting time for the public, but will also save money for government to take care of other sectors.
Umahi also said plans were in motion to concession Federal Government roads in the six regions across the country.
He said: “It’s not enough to build roads but more importantly to maintain and elongate the life span of the roads.”
The Director of Works in the Southwest, Adedamola Kuti said the inbound Lagos road had been completed and that the outbound Lagos axis would be delivered next month.
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