Gridlock along Abuja-Lokoja Highway Enters Day Two

Traffic jam along Lokoja-Abuja highway has continued for two days, with commuters and officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) having frustrations.

The gridlock is reportedly caused the reconstruction of the highway and break down of vehicles along the single lane.

The FRSC expressed frustration over the non-cooperation of motorists with the traffic officials on the road.

Reacting to the gridlock on the road, Mr Kumar Tsukwam, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Kogi, said that the situation had been like that since Sunday.

He said that officials of the corps have been battling to clear the gridlock on the road since Sunday, but the impatience of motorists had made it difficult.

“The situation is sad and very unfortunate considering the time motorists and commuters spend before crossing the gridlock to continue with their journey.

“The gridlock is from Ogbobo/Ozi to Murtala Mohammed Bridge at Koton-Karfe in Kogi. Aside from the fact that the road is under construction, some vehicles broke down on the single lane, coupled with motorists’ impatience.

“I think motorists are to be blamed for their display of impatience and blocking their colleagues coming from the opposite direction. We are trying our best to clear the road to ensure easy passage for the travellers on the road,” he said.

A motorist, Mohammed Yusuf, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that he spent nine hours on the road before reaching Lokoja from Abuja.

“I had passengers from Abuja travelling to Lokoja. I left Abuja some minutes before 3:00p.m. on Sunday but could only reach there (Lokoja) by midnight.

“I’m here at Natako Park this Monday morning trying to get passengers to return to Abuja with the hope that the gridlock might have reduced,” he said.