The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for rehabilitation work.
FAAN said this in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah however assured that the closure will not affect flight operations.
The closure, scheduled for March 3 and 4, comes just two weeks after the runway was reopened following an 11-month maintenance shutdown
The closure started from 3.00 a.m. on Monday. It will end at 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday.
According to Orah, the closure is due to ongoing rehabilitation work (asphalt phase) at the A2 Taxiwaylink of the runway.
She said that it was part of ongoing efforts to ensure that the runway would remain in optimal condition.
“There will be no disruption to flight operations during this period as all flights would be redirected to the alternative runway, 18L/36R,” she said.
She emphasised FAAN’s commitment to the safety, security and comfort of airport users. (NAN)
