The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists travelling on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway to exercise patience and strictly adhere to traffic regulations amid heavy congestion caused by increased Eid el-Kabir travel and ongoing road construction works.
In a travel advisory posted on its official X handle on Sunday, the corps said the most affected stretch remains the Nasarawa-Azara axis between Katari and Jere towns, where traffic movement has slowed significantly. The agency has attributed it to congestion worsened by dangerous overtaking and lane indiscipline.
The FRSC urged road users to remain patient, stressing that discipline on the highway is key to easing the current gridlock. To ease movement, the corps recommended an alternative route for travellers from Kaduna to Abuja through Kaduna, Kachia, Maraban Kubacha, Jere, Bwari, Dutse Abuja, and vice versa.
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The FRSC also cautioned against reckless driving behaviours that worsen congestion and increase crash risks, urging all road users to maintain lane discipline, avoid one-way driving, obey traffic officials, and drive responsibly. The corps assured that it remains committed to safer road movement during the festive period. In a related development, the corps announced the commencement of nationwide special patrol operations ahead of the 2026 Eid el Kabir celebrations, deploying over 30,000 personnel across the country.
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