Motorists and commuters were stranded for more than three hours on Sunday on the Benin‑Lagos Expressway after a gridlock developed following an accident and deteriorating road conditions.
The blockage was triggered by a collision on the highway, which, combined with the poor state of the pavement, halted traffic flow and prevented vehicles from moving forward.
Drivers reported that cars, buses and trucks were forced to remain idle for an extended period, causing significant delays for travelers moving between Benin City and Lagos.
The Benin‑Lagos Expressway is a major transport corridor in southwestern Nigeria, linking two of the country’s largest cities and serving as a vital route for commerce and daily commuting.
While no further details on injuries or official responses were provided, the incident highlights ongoing challenges with road safety and infrastructure maintenance on Nigeria’s key highways.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
