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Governor Ambode |
Lagos state Governor, Mr.
Akinwumi Ambode on Tuesday, May 16th said that the temporary ban of
the VIOs on May 4 has been made permanent.
The Governor disclosed this on Tuesday
at the commissioning of Pedestrian bridges, layby and slip roads in Ojodu
Berger.
Ambode said: “Let me use this
opportunity to reiterate that Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) have been asked
to stay off our roads permanently. We also advice the Federal Road Safety Corps
to stay on the fringes and highways and not on the main streets of Lagos”.
The Governor also added that a
new technology will be adopted to track and monitor vehicle registration and
MOT certifications.
Ambode also said the decision has
come at the back of an observation that the agencies contribute to the
challenges to traffic flow faced on roads.
On the project being commissioned
the Governor said: “at the inception of this administration in May 2015, the
traffic situation at the Ojodu Berger axis was one of the challenges we
identified as requiring urgent attention. This decision was informed by the
strategic importance of this axis being a major gateway into our State.
Today, we are delighted that we
have not only succeeded in transforming the landscape of this axis but with the
slip road, laybys and pedestrian bridge, we have given a new and pleasant
experience to all entering and exiting our State.”
The Governor also said that a
food court will b established in the area to serve as a relaxation spot.
The Governor went on to thank the
engineers, architects and town planners for the deliberate effort they put into
the work to ensure its success.
He continued by saying: “We will
not stop with the Ojodu Berger axis. This is an ongoing process and we are
working to create solutions to traffic congestion in every part of the State.
If your neighborhood or community is experiencing traffic challenges, be rest
assured that we will soon be there”.
State Commissioner for Waterfront
Infrastructure Development, Engineer Adebowale Akinsanya, in his remark,
earlier revealed that the project was conceived as a response to the yearnings
of the people of the community for an improved, efficient and gridlock free
road network.
The commissioner went on to say
that the pedestrian bridge with a total length of 98m run across the Lagos
Ibadan expressway and Ogunnusi road, while the layby is 150m length on both
sides of the expressway, 500meter length of retaining wall with varying height
ranging from 3.5 meter to 7 meter. He also stated that there are two multi-bay
bus park, bus laybys on Ogunnusi road with public convenience.
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