The Lagos State Government has advised motorists to plan their journeys ahead of time as repair works commence on damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge. According to Vanguard News, the government issued the warning to help road users anticipate possible traffic disruptions along the busy corridor while the repairs are carried out. Authorities did not specify how long the repair works are expected to last.

Motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are advised to expect temporary traffic diversions as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) begins the installation of safety warning gantries on bridges along the highway. This diversion is part of ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts in the area, as announced by the Ogun State Sector Command.

The Federal Ministry of Works has fully closed the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, for emergency maintenance and rehabilitation, beginning Monday, September 7, 2026. According to the ministry, the work is expected to last until September 21 and was deemed necessary due to the deteriorated condition of the bridge's structure.

The Anambra State Police Command has ordered the deployment of operatives to alternative routes used by travellers following the closure of the First Niger Bridge in Nigeria. The Federal Government announced the closure, which began on Monday, 7 September, to allow repair works on the bridge. According to the Daily Post, State Commissioner of Police Nnanna Oji directed the additional security deployment to protect commuters diverted onto other routes during the closure period.

Nigeria's Federal Government will commence repair works on the Kara Bridge on Tuesday, according to Channels Television. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August 2026, was suspended to allow for a traffic review. The delay followed public outcry over the short notice given to road users and the need for effective traffic management during the repairs. Authorities have now finalised plans to proceed with the works.

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has raised concerns about the structural integrity of several bridges on the city's main motorways, indicating they are at risk of collapse. The agency is investigating the factors contributing to the deterioration of these critical infrastructures.