The Lagos state government says the PWD rail crossing will be closed effective from Thursday, May 1 to ensure safety of commuters.

The Lagos state commissioner for transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos.

The crossing has become rampant for collisions between train and vehicles crossing the rail line into Ikeja and Maryland.

“Following a recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Transportation after the commencement of operations on the Red Line Train Service, it has become necessary to implement proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of commuters along the PWD route.

“In line with this, the Lagos State Government has announced the closure of the rail crossing at the PWD axis to vehicular traffic, effective from May 1.

“Motorists are advised to use alternative routes via Ikeja or Airport roads to reach their destinations,” he said.

Reiterating the need for the closure, Mr Osiyemi stated that the decision was made to prevent further accidents along the corridor.

He assured the public that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers would be deployed to the adjoining roads to manage vehicular movement and reduce inconvenience to road users.

(NAN)