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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has temporarily closed the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following the recovery operation of two 20-foot loaded containerised trucks involved in an accident.
LASTMA announced the closure in a video shared on Saturday, stating that recovery efforts were ongoing and that traffic movement had been completely halted at the location.
“Recovery of the two 20-ft loaded containerised vehicles is ongoing. A high-capacity crane and flatbed trucks are on the ground. The bridge is temporarily closed, and there is no vehicular movement at the location,” the agency said.
The authority advised motorists to use alternative routes to ease congestion.
“Motorists are advised to divert from Redeem Camp/Kara through Ogunusi Road, proceed to Omole Junction, connect Agidingbi Road, and continue their journey,” LASTMA added.
The incident occurred when a containerised truck fell on Otedola Bridge inward Secretariat along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing heavy traffic congestion stretching back to Berger-Oke.
Earlier, LASTMA had disclosed that the accident happened at about 6:30 a.m., noting that officials were deployed to the scene to manage traffic and ensure the swift evacuation of the vehicle.
“Effort to swiftly recover and evacuate it off the road is ongoing. Our officials are also at the location to monitor the traffic situation. Please be cautious with your driving,” the agency said.
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