Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Traffic Woes: Motorists Lament Hours-Long Gridlocks Due to Repair Work

Motorists traveling on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are experiencing significant delays and frustration due to ongoing repair work on the Kara Bridge. Commuters traveling from Ibadan interchange through Sagamu towards Lagos are spending several hours stuck in traffic, with some reporting up to three hours of delays.

Drivers like Lateef Oladel and Ibrahim have expressed their exasperation at the daily ordeal, highlighting the impact on their work and fuel costs. Ishau Omolola suggested carrying out repairs overnight to ease congestion, while Layi Komolaf from the Federal Road Safety Corps assured that the road would soon be widened to alleviate traffic.

Additionally, reports of alleged extortion by police officers along the highway have raised concerns among drivers.