Both sides of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway were stopped on Sunday due to commercial motorcyclists, motorists, and commercial drivers who were driving against traffic.Informaion Guide Nigeria
PUNCH Metro observed as Okada riders travelled from the Magboro, Ogun State terminus of the expressway to Berger, Lagos State.
In addition, our correspondents observed police and military vehicles attempting to reach Lagos via one-way streets.
Commercial buses closely followed the cars of the security personnel.
Akinbiyi said, “Anybody that we catch flouting traffic laws, especially in terms of driving in the direction prohibited, such a person will be apprehended and ticketed. We can also impound their vehicles and Okada.”
Our reporters noticed that all of this transpired as members of the Federal Road Safety Corps stationed at Warewa struggled to maintain order in a situation that had degenerated into chaos.
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Three lanes of the inbound Ogun State expressway were obstructed by automobiles attempting to drive in the opposite direction, which slowed traffic to the Longbridge.
Julius Berger Nigeria was contracted to rehabilitate the Sagamu-Lagos section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which has been under construction for several years.
The OPIC/Kara terminus of the Lagos State-bound highway is where building is taking place.
This route became congested as a result of the company’s decision to convert a four-lane portion to two lanes.
The scenario has made commuting on the freeway difficult for commuters. Jamb Result
The spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Babatunde Akinbiyi, attributed the congestion on Sunday on drivers’ impatience.
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