Flood on Monday took over a new bridge being constructed around Kotonkarfei town in Kogi State on the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway, leaving many motorists and other road users stranded and in a difficult moment to navigate the busy road.

Commuters were held up for several hours, resulting in heavy traffic buildup that extended to Lokoja-Koton-Karfe road.

Many vehicles got trapped as there was no alternative route, Daily Trust reports.

Mallam Ahmadu, a driver who spent hours on the road, said there was apprehension among commuters.

Policemen, soldiers, and officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as well as youth volunteers were drafted to the scene before orderliness was restored.

But an eyewitness said the gridlock on the Murtala Muhammadu Bridge in Jamata Community may take a longer period to clear as impatient motorists have taken over all the lanes of the highway, making it difficult for smooth traffic flow.

Source: Ghanaweb