Rehabilitation work on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos–Ibadan
Expressway is set to resume after being temporarily suspended due to severe
gridlock.
The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Layi
Komolafe, announced that the replacement of expansion joints on Kara Bridge
outward Lagos is essential and cannot be delayed.
In a statement on Monday, Komolafe said full
operations at the affected section are scheduled to recommence on Wednesday,
March 4, 2026. He called for the cooperation of key agencies, including the Federal
Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Lagos State Police Command, and the Lagos
State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), to help manage traffic flow
during the exercise.
He acknowledged that the repair work would likely
worsen traffic congestion, particularly for vehicles heading into Lagos, and
urged motorists to comply with traffic directives from relevant authorities.
However, some uncertainty remains over whether the
repairs will restart as planned. FRSC officials have expressed doubts about the
feasibility of resuming work on Wednesday.
Last month, the FRSC disclosed that ongoing repairs
along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway could take between six weeks and two months
to complete. Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Ganiyu Hamzat,
explained that certain repairs require time to properly seal and stabilize.
Hamzat also noted that damaged sections of the highway
have been contributing to accidents, as drivers attempting to avoid bad
portions of the road often collide with oncoming or unsuspecting vehicles.
The Lagos–Ibadan Expressway remains one of Nigeria’s
busiest and most strategic highways, linking Lagos — the country’s commercial
hub — to the South-East, South-South, and other parts of the nation.
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