Lagos state govt announces traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan expressway as FG repairs expansion joints on Kara Bridge

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion at the Ogun State bound lane at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

This followed the commencement of repairs of damaged expansion joints along the Berger-OPIC axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway by the Federal Ministry of Works on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

This disclosure is contained in a press statement issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, who stated that 3 expansion joints along the expressway would be repaired to prevent accidents and vehicular damage.

Oladeinde assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) to provide adequate diversion and effective traffic management systems during the repair works.

The commissioner, who advised the general public to drive with caution along the route during the period of repairs, emphasised the need for patience and understanding of motorists, just as he promised that interventions will be put in place to minimise traffic congestion.

He said, “Commuters are encouraged to comply with traffic laws and regulations to prevent gridlock and ensure free flow of traffic while the repair works last. Traffic officers will be stationed at strategic locations along the axis to prevent gridlock.’’