Heavy traffic built up along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway around Berger on Tuesday due to repair work being carried out on the Kara Bridge, according to Daily Trust. The expressway, described as the main gateway into and out of Lagos, is used by thousands of vehicles daily. A Daily Trust photojournalist who visited the scene confirmed the gridlock, which affected commuters travelling along the busy corridor.

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.

Lagos State authorities have alerted motorists to the closure of a popular bridge in the city for rehabilitation works, urging residents to plan their movements accordingly. According to PM News, the government also appealed to motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic managers and other officials deployed to the area throughout the repair period. The advisory aims to ease congestion and ensure safety while the rehabilitation is ongoing, though the duration of the closure was not specified in the report.

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 Kogi State Executive Council has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s developmental strides, particularly the ongoing reconstruction of the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene-Benin Highway, according to Leadership. The commendation was contained in resolutions from a State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in Lokoja. The council described the strategic highway project as significant, though the blurb does not provide details on cost, timeline, or completion status.

ValueJet, in partnership with Gateway Air, the state-owned airline of Ogun State, has launched a daily flight service linking Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, with a stop in Lagos. According to PM News, the Abuja–Lagos–Gateway route is aimed at strengthening air connectivity for Ogun State and improving travel options between the state and the federal capital.