Kara Bridge Repairs Cause Heavy Traffic On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Repair works on the Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have caused severe traffic congestion for motorists traveling outbound from Lagos State.

The rehabilitation, which involves replacing damaged
expansion joints on the outbound section, commenced on Tuesday morning after it
was previously suspended following the completion of the first phase.

Motorists said the traffic built up significantly,
stretching back towards the Otedola Bridge area.

Layi Komolafe, federal controller of works in Ogun state,
said in a statement that the intervention is essential for road safety and
durability.

The federal ministry of works had earlier issued a travel
advisory urging motorists to plan trips in advance, obey traffic directives,
and consider alternative routes to minimise delays.

Operatives from agencies such as the Federal Road Safety
Corps (FRSC), Lagos state police command, and Lagos State Transport Management
Agency (LASTMA) have been mobilised to manage flow around the work zone.

The repairs, supervised by the federal ministry of works,
are expected to take between six weeks and two months to complete, with some
sections requiring extended time for proper sealing.

The current phase is expected to last about two weeks,
ending around March 24, and will involve partial road narrowing and traffic
diversion on the outbound lane from Lagos.

Motorists travelling from Ikorodu to Mowe, Sagamu, or Ibadan
have been advised to divert through the Shimawa or Mosinmi routes.

Those coming from Lagos Island are advised to take the Epe
corridor through Ijebu Ode to access Sagamu, Ibadan, or Mowe.

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