Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan expressway as gas pipeline ruptures

There has been a gas pipeline leak around Arepo, Magboro, leading to traffic congestion on Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The leak was said to be as a result of excavation works ongoing on Lagos-Ibadan expressway by Julius Berger.

Kehinde Hamzat, commander, Lagos-Ibadan-Egbeda corridor of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in a statement confirmed that there was a case of pipeline leak around Magboro area.

“This has led to a standstill traffic situation on both sections of the expressway. Motorists are advised not to panic as professionals are being contacted to take care of the situation.

“For people who have a time-bound activities may explore alternative routes and for those who can postpone their trips, let us endeavor to do so while the situation gets controlled.”

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