AN EXAMINATION OF CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION ALONG IYANA ISASHI- AGBARA SECTION OF BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY

Abstract

This research had undertaken an examination of the causes and effects of traffic congestion along Iyana Isashi-Agbara section of Badagry expressway, Lagos. This was done for the purpose of solving the traffic congestion along the study area. The study adopted quantitative research techniques using field observations and the parameter measurement, including traffic count and flow analysis. The findings from this study shows that the inadequate road capacity, absence of bus stop laybys and motor parks, on-road bus parking and poor intersection design, are the major problems affecting the free flow of traffic and prolonged travel delay along Iyana Isashi-Agbara Section of the Badagry expressway. More so, the presence of the traffic control officers is not adequate in combating the challenges of traffic congestion in the area. The study therefore suggested among other solutions the provision of motor parks, laybys, improved intersection design and control, increase in Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) personnel and control facilities as well as the speedy completion of the ongoing 10 lanes with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail facility on the Badagry Expressway.