Kara Bridge repairs trigger Lagos-Ibadan gridlock

Vanguard News | 16-09-2026 12:46pm |

Motorists and commuters have been left stranded along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway due to ongoing rehabilitation works on the Kara Bridge, located around the Lagos-Ogun border. The development has caused heavy traffic congestion, with motorists reportedly spending extended periods on the highway. A viral video circulating on Wednesday showed motorists trapped in the gridlock, with one describing the situation as a standstill. According to reports, the stretch of the expressway from the 7Up area to Berger was completely blocked as of the time of filing the report.

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