Lagos State government has appealed to motorists to exercise patience following severe traffic congestion on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway caused by a fallen truck and ongoing construction work at the Kara Bridge.
Speaking on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, said the fallen truck had been evacuated by LASTMA. He, however, noted that the situation had been worsened by some motorists driving against traffic (one-way).

Musa said more traffic officers had been deployed to the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway axis to manage traffic and improve movement. He added that the Ministry would continue to work with relevant stakeholders, including the Lagos and Ogun State Police Commands, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), and LASTMA, to ease the situation.

The Permanent Secretary said the ongoing rehabilitation work at Kara Bridge may temporarily cause inconvenience but remains essential to preserving critical transport infrastructure and guaranteeing the long-term safety, functionality and resilience of the Kara Bridge corridor. He said the rehabilitation work will be completed soon.

Also speaking, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said LASTMA officials had continued to work round the clock to ensure smoother traffic flow. He urged motorists to remain patient and desist from driving against traffic whenever there is an obstruction on the road. He said the Agency would continue its public advocacy efforts to encourage voluntary compliance with traffic rules.

Bakare-Oki also advised motorists to use alternative routes. He said Motorists can access the Ikorodu Garage–Ogijo–Sagamu route, connecting through Lotto to the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Those travelling towards Lagos and adjoining destinations may also consider the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway.

The LASTMA Boss said motorists heading towards Ijebu-Ode may use the Ikorodu–Ijebu-Ode route to reduce pressure on the Kara Bridge corridor and improve traffic distribution.

The government therefore urged motorists to familiarise themselves with these alternative routes, plan their journeys ahead and obey the directives of accredited traffic management personnel. Motorists can also call 3367 to report traffic-related issues for prompt action.