Repair Don Begin For Lagos–Ibadan Expressway – Reports

Federal Government don begin repair of di damaged expansion joints for some bridges along di Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, according to reports. Dis action follow di July 2025 report wey our correspondent publish, highlight motorists concern say di damaged joints fit cause accident if dem no fix am. Our correspondent observe say rubber covers for di joints don peel off and some parts don already dey turn pothole, causing many vehicles to dodge di Wawa end of di Long Bridge, while some wey no sabi di danger just jam di bad spots. After di first report, di Federal Ministry of Works promise say repair plans dey on top gear, and di then Lagos Controller of Works, Olukorede Kesha, confirm am.

One worker wey no wan make dem mention im name talk say Federal Ministry of Works dey handle all di repairs and dem don instruct dem to fix all damaged joints along di expressway. Chief Press Secretary to di Minister of Works, Orji Uchenna, add say na routine maintenance and e no affect di bridge integrity. Meanwhile, motorists wey dey use di expressway don show relief as dem hail di Federal Government for di intervention. Dem talk say di repairs go reduce tension and fear of tyres bursting for bad joints, but dem beg make government manage traffic well for di repair points to avoid serious gridlock. One motorist, Kunle Abiodun, thank Federal Government, talk say dem suppose hasten di work and handle traffic properly. Another motorist, Tajudeen, remind say im don talk when di joints bin bad and express gratitude as repair don start. E beg make government manage traffic better since di road don narrow because of di ongoing repair. All di reactions show how motorists dey appreciate di work even as dem dey ask for better traffic control while di repairs dey go on.