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.’’
What you should know
- The ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway has been in the limelight recently as commuters on that axis have expressed frustrations and nightmares they have been facing over the gridlock they have been experiencing over the past few days due to bad portions around Kara market and the ongoing reconstruction within the area.
- However, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing apologised to road users for the inconveniences they suffer due to the traffic gridlock on that axis and promised to make necessary improvements in the traffic management system on the road to alleviate the suffering of the road users.
- The Federal Government had earlier in an update on the current gridlock being experienced around the Berger-OPIC axis along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway said that the contractor should close all illegal road diversions.
The two alternative routes both on the left, Wawa side and right by Fortright manned by Mobile should be upgraded and make motorable to ease the major traffic on the main express.
This was done a while ago but can be improved on especially with the rain situation
Also, we hope in the not too distant future , a separate lane can be created for trailers or restrict to specific period of the day to reduce danger to life with petrol tanks
Thirdly, the hawkers should be taken off the road, their items sales compounds the dirt littered on the road.
Kara Cattles and sellers should be relocated inside , it is a total eyesore seeing them on the road with faeces and violators death with. The Operatirs should be surcharged and same used to put the environment in better condition like Mile 12
Federal Goverment or collaboration between Ogun State and Lagos state has to be strong. The debris of sand piled up on all sides of express is blocking the drainage holes and should be cleared and sweepers be employed to sweep all the way from berger to Mowe. Lagos State model would work and should be adopted . This is job creation