The Lagos State Government has alerted motorists to expected traffic disruptions on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as repair works on the Kara Bridge commence on Tuesday, July 28.

 

The government said the Federal Ministry of Works will begin replacing the bridge’s expansion joint, with the project scheduled to last for two weeks.

 

To facilitate the repairs, the four-lane carriageway will be narrowed to two lanes along a 1.5-kilometre section of the bridge, a development expected to slow traffic around the Kara axis.

 

Authorities said congestion is likely around the Fatgbems Turn as motorists seek alternative routes or make U-turns to avoid delays.

 

However, traffic heading towards Ibadan beyond the Fatgbems Turn is expected to move with minimal disruption.

 

Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys ahead, use alternative routes where possible, obey traffic signs and cooperate with officials managing traffic during the construction period.

 

The government said the rehabilitation is aimed at enhancing the safety and durability of the Kara Bridge, while appealing to road users for patience throughout the two-week exercise.