Lagos postpones permanent closure of PWD rail crossing to May 14

The Lagos State Government has announced the postponement of the planned permanent closure of the PWD rail crossing to vehicular traffic, shifting the date from May 1 to May 14, 2025.

Initially slated for closure on Thursday, May 1, the extension was confirmed by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who stated that the measure is part of efforts to enhance commuter and motorist safety.

According to Osiyemi, “We are giving two more weeks for the implementation and sensitisation of the public as communique will be sent out for the closure on May 14, 2025.”

It was gathered that on Friday, vehicles were still moving in and out without restriction.

The PWD rail crossing has been the site of repeated collisions involving trains and vehicles navigating toward Ikeja and Maryland, incidents that have resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries.

Source: Daily Post