Major Traffic Chaos On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway As Truck Overturns Near Otedola Bridge.
Commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway faced significant disruption this afternoon after an articulated truck overturned near the Otedola Bridge, spilling its contents and blocking nearly 80 percent of the roadway heading towards the Toll Gate. The incident has triggered a severe traffic gridlock, with vehicles backed up as far as the Kara axis, according to reports from The Nation.
The accident, which occurred earlier today, has brought one of Nigeria’s busiest highways to a near standstill, leaving motorists stranded for hours. Emergency response teams, including officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), are on the scene, working tirelessly to clear the obstruction and restore normal traffic flow.
LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki appealed for calm and cooperation from road users as recovery efforts continue. “We need maximum cooperation from all road users to ensure the situation is resolved quickly,” he said, urging motorists to remain patient while authorities manage the crisis.
The overturned truck, which has yet to be fully cleared, has caused significant delays, impacting both commercial and private travellers. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a critical artery connecting Lagos to other parts of Nigeria, is notorious for heavy traffic, and incidents like this exacerbate the challenges faced by daily commuters.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the accident or whether there were any casualties. However, efforts to remove the truck and its spilled cargo are ongoing, with LASTMA and other agencies coordinating to minimise further disruption.
Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible and to stay updated on the situation through official channels. As recovery operations progress, commuters remain hopeful that the expressway will soon be fully reopened.
