The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has temporarily closed the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to facilitate the removal of two fully loaded 20-foot container trucks involved in an early-morning accident.
In a video update released on Saturday, the agency confirmed that recovery operations were underway, necessitating the suspension of vehicular movement on the bridge.
LASTMA explained that heavy-duty equipment, including a high-capacity crane and flatbed trucks, had been deployed to evacuate the affected vehicles.
“Recovery of the two loaded 20-foot container trucks is currently in progress. The bridge has been shut to traffic to enable safe operations, and there is no vehicular movement at the scene,” the authority said.
Motorists were advised to steer clear of the area and use alternative routes to reduce congestion.
According to LASTMA, drivers can divert from the Redeem Camp or Kara axis through Ogunusi Road, proceed to Omole Junction, connect to Agidingbi Road, and continue their journeys.
The incident occurred when one of the container trucks overturned on Otedola Bridge, inward Secretariat, causing heavy traffic congestion that extended from Berger towards the Oke axis.
Earlier, the agency disclosed that the accident happened at about 6:30 a.m., adding that traffic officers were promptly deployed to control the situation and coordinate evacuation efforts.
LASTMA assured road users that officials remain on ground to manage traffic and expedite the clearance process, urging motorists to exercise patience and caution while recovery work continues.
