By Adenike Lawal
A major traffic shake-up has hit Abuja as the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), begins the construction of a vital interchange bridge along the Inner Southern Expressway (ISEX), causing diversions in the city’s Central Business District.
The affected stretch spans from Herbert Macaulay Way, just past the Abuja International Conference Centre, to the National Defence College junction.
Another hotspot is the intersection of Herbert Macaulay Way and Moshood Abiola Road.
To allow for uninterrupted work, traffic is now rerouted through Zakaria Maimalari Street, cutting across the Abuja Environmental Protection Board’s office area, between Chelsea Hotel and Access Bank, and then reconnecting with Moshood Abiola Road near the AICC.
Despite the disruption, the FCDA has pledged continued access to all properties within the construction zone.
To ease the transition and ensure order, officers from the DRTS, Police, and FRSC will be on ground.
Engr. R.Y. Dauda, FNSE, who spoke on behalf of the FCDA, called for public patience, noting that while the detours may be inconvenient, the new bridge will ultimately decongest the city and improve mobility.
This project is part of the FCDA’s broader efforts to expand Abuja’s infrastructure and prepare for future growth.
