Osun State Government at the weekend announced that the newly constructed Olaiya flyover in Osogbo, the state capital, will be opened to traffic on Monday.
The State Commissioner for Works, Remi Omowaiye, made this known in a statement In Osogbo.
According to the statement, “The State Government of Osun wishes to announce the opening of the newly completed Iconic Flyover, Olaiya, Osogbo for test-running by the General Public after due certification for safe ride by the external Consultant (Advanced Engineering Consultant, Lagos), while the “First Ride” shall be performed by Mr Governor at 12.00 noon.
“The date for the official commissioning shall be announced in due course.
“The Government equally wishes to use this medium to appreciate all the good citizens of the State for the perseverance and endurance during the construction period.”
The statement, however, admonished the citizens to exercise caution and observe all traffic rules while plying the road.”
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Osun to open constructed Olaiya flyover in Osogbo on Monday ― Works commissioner
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