{
  "id": 14474897,
  "title": "Mararaba flyover: Residents, commuters lament hardship as project delays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mararaba-flyover-residents-commuters-lament-hardship-as-project-delays",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T14:39:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/mararaba-flyover-residents-commuters-lament-hardship-as-project-delays/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents and commuters in Mararaba, Nasarawa State's Karu Local Government Area, are grappling with worsening traffic conditions on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway due to the ongoing construction of the N39 billion Mararaba Twin Flyover. The demolition of the old Mararaba Bridge and lane narrowing have led to multi-hour gridlocks between Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory, causing immense frustration among residents, commuters, and business owners along the corridor.\n\nThe 2.6-kilometre project, which Governor Abdullahi Sule inaugurated with an 18-month completion timeline, has instead become a source of significant hardship. The extensive expansion work has disrupted daily movement, causing longer commutes, increased transport fares, and reduced productivity. The prolonged traffic congestion has taken a toll on residents' emotional well-being, with many leaving home earlier and returning much later, leading to exhaustion and stress.\n\nOne commuter, Mr Harrison Olayemi, described the shuttle from Ado to Area 1, which usually takes less than an hour, now stretching to over three hours depending on the time of day. Road users face continuous disruptions, leading to loss of work hours and health issues. Miss Joy Friday, another commuter, highlighted the financial burden, as drivers now charge more due to fewer shuttles and rising fuel prices, with fares skyrocketing from N400 to around N800 or even N1,500.\n\nThe traffic situation has also impacted personal lives, with some residents spending several hours commuting between home and work. Mrs Nkem Onyibe expressed how daily uncertainty and prolonged time in traffic have left her mentally stressed. Mrs Lois Oyewole admitted feeling anxious whenever using the route, as the daily grind becomes an ultimate test of patience and endurance. Despite these challenges, some residents acknowledge that the completed flyover will provide a long-term solution to persistent traffic congestion in the area.",
  "summary": "Residents and commuters in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, on Wednesday expressed concern over worsening traffic situation on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway due to ongoing flyover construction. NAN reports that the demolition of the old Mararaba Bridge and narrowing of lanes due to the construction have caused multi-hour gridlocks for commuters between Nasarawa […] Mararaba…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}