The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has shut Runway 18R/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, MMA, Lagos. The authority disclosed in a statement on Monday that the closure was necessary to facilitate ongoing rehabilitation work, which began in the wee hours of today.
According to the statement signed by FAAN Director, Public Relations, Mrs Obiageli Orah the rehabilitation work is part of the ongoing efforst to reposition infrastructure in the nation’s airports.
Orah disclosed that the rehabilitation work is scheduled to start from 03:00 hours on Monday March 3,2025 to 23:59 hours on March 3, 2025.
According to her, the construction work is expected to focus on the asphalt phase at the A2 Taxiway-link of the runway, adding that the Authority is poised to ensure the safety of passengers and smooth flight operations along the nation’s international airports.
The FAAN spokesperson however assured passengers and airlines that the construction work will not affect fight operations as alternate runway 18L/36R has been provided.
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