
Repair works on the Kara Bridge have caused severe gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, according to Channels Television. The two-week rehabilitation project, directed by Minister of Works Senator David Umahi, involves replacing deteriorating expansion joints to improve road safety, structural integrity, and long-term traffic flow along the busy corridor.
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