Abuja–Lokoja Gridlock: Traffic cleared, road now free – Works Minister

The Minister of Works, Engr David Jmahi on Sunday announced the free flow of motorists after traffic on Abuja-Lokoja highway has been cleared.

The gridlock was due to standoff between truck drivers and military personnel that caused heavy blockade over the weekend as travellers spends hours on the road without move.

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People travelling to the South and other parts of the were caught up in the gridlock for hours thereby triggering anger, even as angry travellers smash truck’s windscreen for causing problems on the way.

Reacting in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed, said the Minister directed immediate intervention and normalcy ŵas restored onbthe highway.

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Truck drivers reportedly blocked a section of the road in protest over unexplained reason, leading to long delays.

The Mihister of Works reacting to the development ordered the opening of the completed section of the road to allow free movement vehicles.

The directive, which was promptly implemented on Sunday, December 21, 2025, significantly decongested the affected corridor and improved traffic flow.

The Federal Controller of Works in Kogi State, Engr. Patiko Isah, disclosed that the Field Headquarters, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies, successfully restored the free flow of traffic at about 2:00 a.m.

While reacting to the development, Umahi appealed to motorists to remain patient, orderly and cautious, especially during the peak holiday travel period. He reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring safe, efficient and reliable road transportation across the country.

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