FRSC Opens Alternative Route Amidst Reconstruction Of Abuja-Lokoja

The gridlock on the Abuja-Lokoja highway has eased up for motorists and commuters because the Federal Road Safety Corps opened a second lane for traffic flow.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports on Tuesday in Koton-Karfe that there is an easy flow of traffic on both lanes, that is, the Lokoja-Koton-Karfe-Abuja and

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Kumar Tsukwam, said that the unfortunate gridlock, which began on Sunday, has finally been tackled through drastic measures.

“We took a proactive measure by meeting with the Federal Ministry of Works and the construction companies along the route so as to mitigate and find possible solutions.

“Part of it is that the contractors should fast-track works and create an alternative road to ease vehicular movement.

“As it is, the gridlock at the Koton-Karfe and environs has drastically reduced. Thanks to the combined efforts of operatives mobilised from RS8.3 Kogi Sector, RS8.33 Koton-karfe Unit Command, Corridor 3 and Military Personnel,” he said

He said that cars were diverted to use the Lokoja/Abuja lane, under construction, to mitigate traffic congestion within the corridor.