The Federal Government has begun the reconstruction of the damaged expansion joint on Kara Bridge (Outward Lagos) along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
According to a statement from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), issued by the Lagos Sector Command’s Public Education Officer, SRC Elizabeth Jayeola, repair work is set to start on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The project is anticipated to take two weeks to complete.
Quoting Sector Commander Kehinde Hamzat, the Corps emphasized that the reconstruction is a vital safety measure designed to prevent accidents, maintain the bridge’s structural integrity, and promote safer travel for all road users.
He explained that, to ensure a secure environment for construction workers, the current four-lane carriageway will be temporarily reduced to two lanes along a 1.5-kilometre section. This adjustment is expected to cause traffic congestion, especially on the outward Lagos-Ibadan route.
To help reduce traffic congestion and alleviate pressure on the affected corridor, the Sector Commander has urged organizations, institutions, and businesses that can support remote operations to allow their employees to work from home during the reconstruction period.
He emphasized that this approach will greatly decrease vehicle volume on the roads, minimizing delays and reducing stress for commuters.
Motorists are also encouraged to plan their journeys ahead, travel outside peak periods where possible, and make use of alternative routes, including the Ikorodu – Sagamu Expressway and the Lekki – Epe Expressway.
Corps Commander Hamzat urged motorists to exercise patience, drive cautiously, obey traffic officials deployed along the corridor, and strictly comply with all traffic advisories throughout the construction period.
He further warned motorists against driving against traffic (one-way driving) or violating established traffic management measures, stressing that offenders will be apprehended and sanctioned in accordance with the provisions of the National Road Traffic Regulations.
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The statement further noted that the FRSC Lagos Sector Command, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works, the Ogun State Ministry of Transportation, traffic management agencies, and other emergency responders, has deployed adequate traffic control personnel and operational resources to minimise disruption, facilitate traffic flow, and ensure the safety of both motorists and construction workers.
The Command appealed for the understanding, patience, and cooperation of all road users, noting that the temporary inconvenience is necessary to achieve a safer and more durable Kara-Opic Bridge for the benefit of the motoring public.
