The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of the PWD rail crossing to vehicular traffic, effective Thursday, May 1, as part of efforts to enhance commuter safety.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the decision followed a safety assessment conducted after the commencement of operations on the Red Line Train Service.
According to Osiyemi, the PWD rail crossing has become a hotspot for collisions between trains and vehicles, particularly those heading toward Ikeja and Maryland.
“Following a recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Transportation, it has become necessary to take proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of commuters along the PWD route,” he said.
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes via Ikeja or Airport roads to reach their destinations.
The commissioner emphasized that the closure is a preventive step to avert further accidents along the corridor.
He also assured the public that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) would be stationed at adjoining routes to manage traffic and minimize inconvenience.