The agency said the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has also been reopened to commuters plying the road.
Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Acting Zonal Coordinator, South West Zonal Office, NEMA, confirmed the development in a statement he issued in Lagos.
“The gas leakage has stopped about two hours ago and traffic has been open for commuters.
“However, supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into Lagos will commence immediately repairs are concluded on the ruptured pipeline.
“The Nigerian Gas Marketing Company has mobilised specialists to commence repair work,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gas pipeline was unintentionally ruptured due to road construction activity early on Wednesday.
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The gas pipeline that ruptured in the Magboro area inward Berger on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has now been shut down with the area cordoned off while traffic has been diverted, The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) announced on Wednesday.
The pipeline was said to have been burst following damage caused by the Julius Berger crew working on the road in the morning of Wednesday, causing panic among motorists on the ever-busy road.
Also the Nnational Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) also advised residents of Magboro and commuters plying the expressway to comply with safety measures put in place.
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