The Federal Road Safety Corps 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, a situation it attributed to congestion worsened by dangerous overtaking and lane indiscipline.
FRSC urged road users to remain patient, stressing that discipline on the highway is key to easing the current gridlock.
“Motorists are advised to exercise patience and strict compliance with traffic regulations as the corridor currently experiences heavy congestion due to increased Eid-el-Kabir traffic and ongoing road construction works,” the Corps said.
It specifically identified the Nasarawa–Azara axis as the worst-hit section, noting that “traffic flow has slowed considerably, further worsened by dangerous overtaking and lane indiscipline by some motorists.”
To ease movement, the Corps recommended an alternative route for travellers.
“Motorists travelling between Kaduna and Abuja are advised to use the alternative route through Kaduna–Kachia–Maraban Kubacha–Jere–Bwari–Dutse Abuja, and vice versa,” it stated.
The FRSC also cautioned against reckless driving behaviours that worsen congestion and increase crash risks.
“The Corps also urges all road users to maintain lane discipline, avoid one-way driving, obey traffic officials, and drive responsibly,” it added, while assuring 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.
According to FRSC, the operation is part of its annual festive intervention aimed at improving road safety and emergency response during periods of increased travel. The Corps said the special operation will run from May 25 to May 31, 2026.
It added that the exercise is designed to reduce road crashes, fatalities, traffic congestion and other highway emergencies associated with festive movements, stressing that it remains committed to “ensuring safer roads, hitch-free movement, and prompt emergency response across the country.”