Kate Henshaw Slams Lagos Authorities Over Traffic Chaos Caused by Bridge Closure

Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her outrage over the closure of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island, Lagos, which resulted in massive gridlock on April 2, 2025.

Henshaw took to X to criticize the lack of proper planning, emphasizing that the maintenance work should have been scheduled for nighttime to minimize disruptions.

“In truly civilized nations, such work is done under the gentle cover of night when the city sleeps, when disruption is minimal. It’s a matter of respect, empathy & COMMON SENSE,” she wrote.

Henshaw’s comments resonated with many Nigerians, who shared their own experiences and frustrations with the traffic situation in the comment section.

One commenter wrote, “Exactly my point yesterday while plying that road via Leventis, I told the people with me that this is supposed to be done at night.”

Another commenter shared a similar experience from Germany, where road maintenance is typically done at night to minimize disruptions.

Henshaw’s criticism comes after the Minister of Works ordered the reopening of the bridge to ease the traffic congestion.

The actress sarcastically commented, “Now you want to open an already excavated bridge for damage control! Mscheew.”