- Traffic Gridlock Worsens as Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode Expressway Construction Drags On
- Abayomi Adeyinka said the partial road closure had also contributed to accidents in the area
- Afolabi Odunsi attributed much of the gridlock to driver impatience and poor lane discipline
Motorists and commercial drivers on the Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode expressway have raised concerns over the slow pace of ongoing construction, warning that it has worsened traffic congestion and caused significant loss of man-hours.
Eko Hot Blog reports that drivers appealed to the Federal Government to urge the contractor handling the project to expedite work and ease the gridlock. Many commuters have reportedly switched to alternative routes to avoid delays, while passenger patronage has declined sharply since the construction began.
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A visit to the interchange axis revealed blocked sections of the road, forcing vehicles heading towards Abeokuta to share a single narrow carriageway, moving bumper-to-bumper.
Driver Abayomi Adeyinka said the partial road closure had also contributed to accidents in the area. “It is really affecting us. There was an accident at Atunwase in which passengers died. Even last October, some individuals going the wrong way were involved in a crash. My daily earnings have dropped by more than half since construction began. I urge the Federal Government to ensure the contractor fast-tracks the project,” he said.
Adeyinka further noted that opening portions of the road fully could help contain traffic and reduce congestion, while preventing passengers from having to trek to find alternative transport.
Ademola Adeniji, an official of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, advised motorists to be patient, saying the improvements would benefit road users once the project is completed.
Meanwhile, Ogun State spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Afolabi Odunsi, attributed much of the gridlock to driver impatience and poor lane discipline. He said road users often compete for the right of way around multiple diversions created by the construction.
“Severe traffic snarls and wasted man-hours have resulted largely from impatience and lane indiscipline,” Odunsi said. “The command is actively engaged in restoring order on the corridor. We urge motorists to exercise caution, cooperate with traffic agencies, and consider alternative routes to ease congestion.”
