LASG Closes Ogunmokun Crossing For Nigeria Railway Modernization Project

In line with the Nigerian Railway Modernization Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) with extension to Lagos Port at Apapa, the Lagos State Government will be closing down Ogunmokun Crossing on Saturday, 15th February, 2020 from 8:00pm to 12:00pm the next day for the installation of Level Crossing Rubber Panels by the Contractor handling the Project CCECC.

According to a statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation made available to The DailyBells, alternative routes have been provided for road users to utilize during the course of the construction.

Motorists plying Ogunmokun axis will be diverted to Ilupeju Crossing to access Mushin Road, Oshodi and Surulere. Other alternative routes include; Yaba Crossing and Jibowu.

Road users are advised to comply with the Traffic directions to minimize inconvenience in movement.

The ministry said 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 needs of a larger population.