The Apo-Wasa road in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, which is to be commissioned by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, will be closed to vehicular movement between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.
A statement by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant Public Communications and Social Media said traders, mechanics and other shop owners in the Apo Mechanic Village have offered to close their shops to enable them give the President a rousing welcome, and participate in the commissioning of the road project.
“Consequently, the traders and mechanic associations have directed their members to close shops tomorrow, and resume business on Saturday.
“The newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway of Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II from Ring Road I (RRI) Junction to Wasa Junction, will be commissioned at 2:30pm tomorrow, by President Tinubu.
“Motorists are therefore urged to use other routes between 11am and 4pm tomorrow, when the Apo-Wasa road will not be accessible.
“Traffic enforcement personnel would be deployed to the affected areas to guide motorists and reduce inconvenience.
“The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) pleads with road users that will be affected by this temporary closure to bear with the government, while using alternative routes,” the statement read.
