FRSC warns against 'one-way' driving on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway amid flooding

Motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are being urged to exercise patience and refrain from driving against the flow of traffic, particularly following heavy rainfall that caused flooding and gridlock. The Federal Road Safety Command (FRSC) in Ogun State issued the warning, emphasizing that such actions exacerbate already difficult traffic situations.

According to Mr. Oludare Ogunjobi, the Sector Commander of FRSC in Ogun State, Tuesday's heavy rainfall led to flooding on the expressway. This caused some motorists to resort to driving against traffic, creating further congestion. Ogunjobi stressed that impatience and a disregard for traffic regulations would only worsen the problem.

The FRSC has deployed officers and other traffic managers to the scene to help control the flow of traffic and restore normalcy. Reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicate that the heavy rain on Wednesday also caused many motorists to spend hours stranded on the expressway.

The command's appeal is for drivers to remain calm, reduce their speed, and adhere to traffic rules to ensure smoother passage and prevent accidents on this critical route.

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The FRSC is appealing to motorists to be patient, reduce speed and avoid driving against the flow of traffic.