A section of the newly commissioned LAMECO flyover in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, has sustained damage barely three weeks after it was opened to traffic, following prolonged rainfall.
The 672-metre flyover, commissioned by Governor Ademola Adeleke on July 1, 2026, developed a noticeable depression on one section of the carriageway after an overnight downpour that lasted for almost eight hours between Thursday and Friday.
The affected portion of the bridge showed visible cracks and a sunken asphalt surface, prompting motorists and motorcyclists to slow down while navigating the area before traffic authorities restricted access.
Residents and commuters expressed concern over the condition of the bridge, urging the state government to undertake immediate repairs to ensure public safety and prevent further deterioration.
Many motorists were forced to seek alternative routes as the damaged section disrupted the normal flow of traffic within the Osogbo metropolis.
Security personnel from the Osun Amotekun Corps later cordoned off the affected section of the flyover, preventing vehicles and pedestrians from accessing the bridge while officials assessed the extent of the damage.
The incident has however attracted public attention because the flyover was officially inaugurated less than a month ago as part of the state government’s infrastructure development programme.
Reacting to the development, the Accord in Osun alleged that the damage was the result of deliberate sabotage rather than structural failure.
In a statement by its chairman, Victor Akande, the party said it had received what it described as “credible reports of a disturbing pattern of vandalisation targeting
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