Emmanuel Thomas
November 19, 2015 – A one-kilometre long concrete fence with iron see through grating between the service lane and main carriage way from Mile 12 towards Ketu is to be constructed as part of the traffic control measure along Ikorodu Road.
The plan also include the construction of median Jersey barrier and construction of multiple lay-by for commercial buses and other users, Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Communication & Communities, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan has said.
Bamgbetan spoke at a stakeholder meeting with the executives of the Mile 12 Market, the local council development area, the community development association and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority.
He stated that the measures were being implemented in a bid to get a lasting solution to the incessant traffic gridlock at Mile 12 and to ensure free flow of traffic through the area.
Bamigbetan said the government was more than committed to tackling the current traffic challenges being experienced in the State with the aim of creating an enabling environment for everyone to thrive.
He said the recent launch of BRT operation along the newly commissioned BRT Extension corridor from Ikorodu to CMS via Mile 12 has brought new lease of life to residents and businesses along the corridor and has demonstrated the commitment of the government to delivering world class public transport infrastructure and services.
The Special Adviser urged the market executives and other stakeholders to cooperate with the government and LAMATA in the implementation of the planned traffic measure at Mile 12 in order for the full benefits of the BRT Extension project to be realised.
Also speaking, Deputy Director, Safety at LAMATA Mr. Olajide Oduyoye said the traffic control measures to be implemented will address other issues beyond the traffic gridlock usually experienced between Mile 12 and Ketu.
Oduyoye urged all the stakeholders to support the government towards the implementation of the measures, which will also contribute to the well-being of the Mile 12 traders.
The Executive Secretary, Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, Mr. Afolabi Kazeem, commended the State Government and LAMATA for the planned intervention, saying the intervention would improve the development of local council development area.
A representative of the trader, Alhaji Shehu Usman pledged on behalf of the market executives support and cooperation towards the implementation of the planned traffic measures while calling on the State government for more intervention around the Mile 12 market.
