Govt, however, added that, “There will be no disruption to flight operations during this period as all flights would be redirected to the alternative runway.”
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Federal Government has closed Runway 18R/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos owing to need to rehabilitate it.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Obiageli Orah.
According to her, the closure started from 3.00 a.m. on Monday and will end at 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday.
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She went on to add that the development is due to ongoing rehabilitation work (asphalt phase) at the A2 Taxiwaylink of the runway.
Govt further reiterated that the decision is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that the runway remains in optimal condition.
Orah, however, assured that, “There will be no disruption to flight operations during this period as all flights would be redirected to the alternative runway, 18L/36R.”
She also stressed FAAN’s commitment to the safety, security and comfort of airport users.
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