Vehicular movement has been severely disrupted along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State following the collapse of the Moro Bridge in Asa Local Government Area, prompting emergency response measures from the state government.

The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Thursday when the bridge reportedly gave way under the weight of a heavy-duty truck, cutting off a key transport corridor linking parts of Kwara and neighbouring states, leaving commuters stranded.

The bridge is located along the route connecting Oko-Olowo/Mandala axis in Ilorin West to Asa Local Government Area and serves as a major link between Kwara and Oyo States as well as onward travel routes.

Motorists and traders described the collapse as a major disruption to commercial activity, with delays in the movement of goods and services and a rise in transportation costs across the affected corridor.

A commuter, Kafayat, said the incident had significantly affected economic activities in the area, noting that both businesses and travellers were experiencing increased hardship due to traffic delays.

In response, the Abdulquawiy Olododo announced immediate traffic diversion measures to reduce congestion and ease movement along alternative routes.

He said the state government was working in coordination with federal authorities to manage the situation and urged motorists to exercise caution while using diversion paths.

Olododo confirmed that engineers had been deployed to commence palliative works on alternative routes to mitigate the impact of the collapse on road users.

He also disclosed that assurances had been received that work was ongoing on a new bridge project a short distance from the collapsed structure.

Traffic management teams have been directed to collaborate with transport unions to ensure orderly movement, while commuters have been urged to remain patient as restoration efforts continue.

The Moro Bridge, a colonial-era Bailey structure, has long been considered a vital but fragile crossing point and has undergone several rehabilitations in the past due to recurring structural concerns.