The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has introduced that standard traffic flow has been restored to the Abuja–Lokoja Freeway following a disruption brought on by a standoff between truck drivers and army personnel over the weekend.
This was acknowledged by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Mohammed A. Ahmed, on Sunday.
The incident, which reportedly concerned the smashing of a truck’s windscreen, led truck drivers to dam a bit of the street, leading to extreme traffic gridlock alongside the route.
The disruption brought on important delays and hardship for street customers travelling in direction of Lokoja and different locations throughout the festive season.
The minister had directed the quick reopening of already accomplished sections of the expressway and authorized the deployment of all vital measures to revive free motion and alleviate the difficulties skilled by street customers.
The directive, promptly applied on Sunday, December 21, 2025, is alleged to have helped decongest the affected hall and enhance traffic flow.
“We attraction to motorists to stay affected person, orderly, and cautious, notably throughout this peak vacation journey interval.
“Be relaxation assured that the Federal Authorities is dedicated to making sure protected, environment friendly, and dependable street transportation nationwide,” Umahi stated.
