Truck Collides With Car At Kara Bridge As Gridlock Worsens

  A truck–car collision has compounded the already severe traffic congestion around Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning on the outbound lane from Lagos towards Mowe, involved a Mack truck and a Toyota Camry. The truck rammed into the car, leaving it with significant damage to its bonnet. Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), alongside other security operatives and traffic management authorities, are on the scene to manage the situation and ease vehicular movement. The collision aggravated the heavy gridlock that has plagued the Kara Bridge corridor in recent days. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); READ ALSO: Borno Bombings: Normalcy Has Been Restored To Maiduguri — Police Traffic build-up has reportedly extended far beyond the immediate axis, with spillovers reaching Otedola Bridge, Berger, and other adjoining routes. Commuters have continued to experience prolonged delays around that corridor, with some journeys lasting between three and five hours for relatively short distances. The worsening traffic situation has largely been attributed to ongoing rehabilitation work on the bridge. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587799169-0"); }); The Federal Ministry of Works earlier commenced repairs to replace damaged expansion joints on the outbound carriageway, leading to partial lane closures and diversions. The current phase of the project, which resumed on March 10, 2026, is expected to last approximately two weeks, with a tentative completion date of March 24, 2026. In addition, increased vehicular movement linked to the Eid and public holiday period has contributed to the surge in traffic volume. Authorities have advised motorists to exercise patience, comply with traffic regulations, and consider alternative routes where possible as efforts continue to restore normal traffic flow. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587060870-0"); }); Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: Kara Bridge More Stories Commuters Face Heavy Traffic As Repair Work On Kara Bridge Resumes FG Releases Travel Advisory On Kara Bridge Planned Expansion [UPDATED] Two Dead, Several Injured In Multiple Crash On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.

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