FG Opens Completed Sections, Restores Traffic On Abuja–Lokoja Expressway

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Sunday night announced that normal traffic flow has been restored to the Abuja – Lokoja Highway.

THE WHISTLER recalls that the long traffic, which lasted for hours followed a disruption occasioned by a standoff between truck drivers and military personnel over the weekend.

The incident, which reportedly involved the smashing of a truck’s windscreen, led to a blockade of a portion of the road by truck drivers, resulting in severe traffic gridlock along the alignment.

The development caused significant delays and hardship to road users travelling towards Lokoja and other destinations during this festive season.

A statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja,
Mohammed A. Ahmed, quoted the minister of
directing the immediate opening of already completed sections of the Expressway and approving the deployment of all necessary measures to restore free movement and ease the hardship being experienced by the road users.

According to the statement, the directive, which was promptly implemented on Sunday, has helped to decongest the affected corridor and improve traffic flow.

Umahi appealed to motorists to remain patient, orderly, and cautious, particularly, during this peak holiday travel period.

He reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable road transportation nationwide.

Also, the Federal Controller of Works, Kogi State, Engr Patiko Isah disclosed that the Field Headquarters, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies, had restored the free flow of traffic on the road.