Trapped Commuters, Motorists Lament As Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock Worsens

Nigeria: Lagos-Ibadan Gridlock - Motorists Trapped for Hours, Spend Night On Highway

Motorists and commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were stranded for over 12 hours on Tuesday as a multiple-vehicle crash at the Kara Bridge, coupled with ongoing repair works, triggered a massive gridlock that stretched into Lagos.

Trapped Commuters, Motorists Lament As Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock Worsens

Traffic on the crucial expressway has been a nightmare since work commenced on the Kara Bridge extensions.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway remains blocked

By Efe Onodjae The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway remained blocked as of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, amid an ongoing traffic gridlock along the busy highway. A check by Vanguard on the social media platform X showed that the road was still impassable as of the time of filing this report. Motorists and commuters using […]

Morning recap: Wike, APC govs clash over Rainbow Coalition, Lagos-Ibadan motorists trapped in 14-hour gridlock, other top stories

Morning recap September 16, 2026: Wike and APC governors clash over Rainbow Coalition, 14-hour gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, herders ambush Benue DPO killing two policemen. Read the full morning headlines from PUNCH.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock: Kara Bridge Construction

Commuters face extreme delays and are forced to trek as Kara Bridge extension works worsen traffic congestion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Motorists Lament Hours-Long Gridlock on Lagos-Ogun Corridor

Motorists have taken to social media to complain about severe traffic congestion along the Lagos-Ogun corridor, with some claiming they spent between eight and 10 hours on the road. The complaints, posted on Tuesday, described the traffic situation as unusually difficult, with motorists reporting prolonged delays in both directions. One social-media user said his brother […]