The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has directed the immediate deployment of extra officers and tow trucks along the Abuja–Lokoja Road.
The deployment is aimed at easing the recurring traffic gridlock and ensuring the swift removal of obstructions.
FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, gave the directive, according to a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Sunday in Abuja.
Mohammed said the directive formed part of sustained efforts by the Corps to enhance traffic management and guarantee the safety of road users.
This, he said, was particularly during the present period of heightened vehicular movement.
He explained that the congestion on the corridor was mainly caused by an increase in traffic volume and the presence of several construction points along the road.
The corps marshal said that the conduct of undisciplined and impatient motorists who drove against traffic aggravated the situation.
According to him, also contributing to the gridlock is lane indiscipline and impatience as drivers violate rules especially around construction areas where diversions are created for ease of movement.
“The deployment of more personnel and towing equipment is aimed at enhancing traffic control, enforcing discipline among motorists and ensuring that broken-down vehicles or other obstructions are quickly cleared to restore free flow of traffic,” he said.
Mohammed urged motorists travelling on the Abuja–Lokoja Road during the season to cooperate fully with FRSC personnel and other traffic managers on duty.
He stressed that compliance with traffic rules and lawful instructions would go a long way in reducing delays and preventing crashes.
The corps marshal reassured road users of the FRSC’s commitment to continuous monitoring of the situation and sustained intervention to ensure smoother traffic flow and safer travel on the route.
