Motorists plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been advised to expect significant traffic delays around the Kara Bridge axis as the Federal Government resumes another phase of repair works on the busy corridor.
The latest development follows the planned replacement of expansion joints on the outbound Lagos carriageway of the Kara Bridge, with the Federal Ministry of Works supervising the intervention.
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has consequently warned motorists to prepare for possible delays and plan their journeys accordingly.
The development comes only days after multiple crashes around Kara Bridge caused severe gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
One person was reportedly killed and two others injured in separate crashes recorded at the bridge on Friday, July 24, further worsening traffic movement along the strategic route.
Traffic authorities have urged motorists to exercise patience, obey traffic signs and instructions from traffic management personnel, and consider alternative routes where possible.
The Lagos State Government has also warned motorists of partial traffic disruptions around the Kara axis during the repair period.
Motorists heading towards Ibadan beyond the Fatgbems Turn are, however, expected to experience relatively minimal disruption.
Motorists are therefore advised to commence their journeys early, avoid unnecessary stops around the bridge and cooperate with officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure the safety of road users.
The authorities say the repair intervention is necessary to improve the condition and safety of the bridge and ensure smoother movement along one of Nigeria’s busiest inter-state highways.
