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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a travel advisory to motorists using the busy Abuja-Kaduna Highway following severe traffic congestion caused by increased vehicular movement for the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.
The force also identified ongoing road works and heavy rains as further impediments to smooth traffic flow.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Kaduna Sector Commander, Corps Commander Andrew Longkam, released in Kaduna on Sunday.
According to the statement, the main traffic bottleneck is located around the Nasarawa Azara axis between Katari and Jere towns, where traffic flow remains slow and difficult.
The body blamed the worsening traffic jam in part on the impatience and indiscipline of some drivers.
He said the FRSC Kaduna Sector Command has deployed additional personnel for traffic control and management along the affected corridor, with the support of the Nigerian Army and other stakeholders.
“Despite these efforts, traffic remains heavy. Motorists are advised to exercise patience, respect traffic rules and cooperate with traffic management personnel on duty,” the statement said.
The force has cautioned motorists traveling from Kaduna to Abuja to use the alternative route through Kachia, Maraban Kubacha, Jere, Bwari and Dutse Abuja.
He claimed that motorists traveling from Abuja to Kaduna were also advised to use the same route in reverse.
The FRSC also urged motorists to avoid dangerous overtaking and one-way driving, maintain lane discipline and ensure their vehicles are “roadworthy” before undertaking any journey.
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It also urged drivers to avoid night travel where possible, drive within established speed limits and obey all traffic regulations and instructions from traffic control officers.
The force reassured citizens of its commitment to ensuring safety, free movement of traffic and reduction of road accidents during the festive period and beyond.
(NAN)
