A video showing the traffic gridlock in Ikoyi for most of Wednesday, April 2 has generated rife reactions on social media. The gridlock started due to the closure of the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island, Lagos for maintenance work....TAP HERE TO PROCEED YOUR READING |.TAP HERE TO PROCEED YOUR READING
The situation, however, became chaotic as most road users were stuck on alternative routes for hours.
Social media in users fashion was awash with complaints as users shared videos and photos from their experiences.
Veteran comedian, Ali Baba in a video that has since gone viral noted that he was stuck in the traffic situation for more than 12 hours and ran out of few in the process.
While the conversations continue on several social and traditional media platforms, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge.
The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the situation that enveloped the Ikoyi area of Lagos.
See how a sections of Nigerians reacted
victorialebenee said: “Chai my people, when now?”
ruchino26 said: “Thank God for us in Abuja cos…….we can’t relate, yet we still enjoy the city life”
oyemwen_dan wrote: “And here we are complaining that Abuja road is too complex..Oh lord we thank you for the gift of Abuja road”
beautyaddictmakeover_ commented: “I can neverrrr relate. And this people will still go to work today Abi they will give them traffic holiday?”
naija.bakers said: “Burning 1k per litre fuel in avoidable traffic. Why shutdown a major road after the holidays? Why not work on that road during the holidays?”
indomitable_r wrote: “I trekked from Marina to Lekki phase 1 yesterday guys. This is what happens when we are ruled by mad people”
