The Oyo State government has shut down the Olodo bridge located along the Ibadan-Iwo Road.
The bridge is one of the bridges that connects Ibadan in Oyo with Iwo in Osun State.
The bridge was washed away on Sunday due to the flood that ravaged some parts of Ibadan.
This has caused a major disruption to travel through the Iwo Road Axis to other parts of Ibadan, Oyo and Osun states with thousands of people unable to reach their destinations.
Traffic officials are currently working to divert the traffic on the major highway which could be days or even weeks before it is repaired.
The Oyo and Osun state governments had signed an agreement for the reconstruction and expansion of the road in 2022 under the Seyi Makinde and Gboyega Oyetola administrations.
The project is currently on-going on the stretch of road which is expected to ease travel and commerce between several parts of Oyo and Osun states.
Meanwhile, Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has assured residents and commuters of the Olodo-Iwo road that repair of the collapsed Olodo bridge will commence on Tuesday.
Makinde, who was represented by his deputy Bayo Lawal gave the assurance during a visit to the scene on Monday.
He also added that abandoned old roads will also be fixed to serve as alternative route for commuters plying the road.
He pleaded with the residents to exercise patience, as the government will not relent in its effort to fast track ongoing construction work at the Olodo bridge.
