Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun have appealed to motorists to remain patient as severe traffic congestion at the Kara Bridge area continues to disrupt movement between Lagos and Ogun states.
The gridlock has left commuters stranded for several hours, causing significant delays for those traversing the Lagos-Ibadan expressway corridor. The appeal comes as traffic congestion at Kara Bridge worsens, affecting thousands of daily commuters and commercial transporters.
Beyond the immediate vicinity of the bridge, heavy traffic has been reported in neighbouring areas, including Omole, Isheri, and Ojodu Berger. The congestion has turned routine trips into multi-hour ordeals, impacting the daily schedules of workers and the movement of goods across the regional border.
Impact on Lagos-Ogun commuter corridor
The bottleneck at Kara Bridge is particularly critical due to its position at a major transit junction between the two most economically active states in Southwest Nigeria. As the congestion intensifies, the ripple effect has extended deep into the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, affecting both private vehicles and heavy-duty trucks.
Motorists in the Isheri and Omole axis have reported massive queues, with many unable to exit the expressway efficiently. Similarly, those approaching from the Lagos mainland via Ojodu Berger are facing significant delays, as the gridlock restricts the overall flow of traffic moving toward the Ogun State boundary.
The inter-state nature of the congestion has necessitated a joint call for calm from both Sanwo-Olu and Abiodun. The two governors’ appeal reflects the shared responsibility of managing the transit routes that connect the commercial nerve centre of Lagos with the industrial hubs of Ogun State.
The disruption at this junction carries economic implications, as the Lagos-Ibadan expressway serves as a primary artery for the movement of freight from the northern and eastern parts of the country into the Lagos ports. Persistent delays in this corridor can increase logistics costs and affect the timely delivery of essential goods.
While motorists continue to experience unpredictable travel times, authorities are expected to monitor the situation to ensure that traffic management measures are effectively deployed to clear the backlog. The exact cause of the worsening gridlock at the bridge has not been officially confirmed by the relevant road management agencies.
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