The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, on Thursday, announced a six-week partial closure of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to carry out urgent repairs on expansion joints at Kara Bridge, Magboro Bridge, and Arepo–Punch Bridge. Komolafe explained that the expansion joints on the three bridges had deteriorated significantly, posing safety risks and contributing to crashes. “At Kara Bridge, we have finished half of it. He further explained that the condition of the expansion joint for Kara Bridge was very poor and had been causing accidents. Hamzat added that the repairs were prompted by reports of failing expansion joints that had caused ditches and crashes, particularly on Kara Bridge.

Source: Punch February 07, 2026 01:18 UTC