Nigerian govt issues travel advisory as repairs begin on Kara Bridge in Lagos

The Federal Ministry of Works has issued a question advisory to motorists pursuing its earlier announcement regarding the planned replacement of damaged enlargement joints connected the Kara Bridge on the outbound Lagos axis.

In a connection released connected Saturday and signed by the Federal Controller of Works successful Ogun State, Olayiwola Komolafe, the ministry said the repair works volition statesman connected Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and are expected to past for 2 weeks, ending connected March 24, 2026.

To minimize postulation congestion during the attraction period, motorists person been advised to marque usage of alternate routes.

Drivers travelling from Ikorodu towards Mowe, Sagamu, and Ibadan are encouraged to walk done Shimawa oregon Mosinmi.

Similarly, motorists departing from Lagos Island whitethorn see travelling done the Epe corridor via Ijebu Ode to scope Sagamu, Ibadan, and Mowe.

The ministry besides urged roadworthy users to program their journeys carefully, noting that the shortest way whitethorn not ever beryllium the quickest during the repair period.

Motorists were further advised to obey postulation absorption instructions and thrust with caution astir the operation area.

The ministry acknowledged that the impermanent partial closure of the span whitethorn origin immoderate inconvenience but appealed for the knowing and practice of the public, stressing that the enactment is indispensable to heighten the safet...