Every Monday is a gridlock in Dutse Alhaji Market as hundreds of traders and buyers troop into the popular market, causing severe traffic congestion along the Dutse Alhaji Road.
The Complex, popularly known as Dutse Alhaji Market, witnesses a large turnout every Monday. However, the traffic situation becomes worse in the evening when many residents are returning home from work. At this time, numerous petty traders display their goods along the roadside, reducing the available road space for vehicles. Commercial taxi drivers are also forced to stop on the main road to pick up and drop off passengers, making the congestion even more severe.
The Dutse Alhaji Road is a major route that links commuters to other parts of Dutse Alhaji, Usuma Dam, Ushafa and Bwari. As a result, the heavy traffic affects not only residents of Dutse but also thousands of motorists travelling through these communities.
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An eyewitness who frequently uses the route told BwariTimes that he spends more than 30 minutes in traffic on most Mondays.
«”Every Monday, I spend over 30 minutes before I can pass through Dutse Alhaji Road because of the traffic caused by the market,” he said.»
The recurring gridlock has raised concerns among residents and commuters, who say the congestion poses both traffic and security risks. They are calling on the government and relevant regulatory agencies to take urgent action by enforcing proper traffic management and preventing roadside trading that obstructs the free flow of traffic.
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Residents pointed to the success recorded at Sokale Junction, where the deployment of the Joint Task Force (JTF) significantly reduced the persistent traffic congestion previously experienced in the area. They believe similar measures at Dutse Alhaji Market would help restore order and improve traffic flow.
Traffic congestion remains one of the major challenges faced by Abuja residents, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Population growth, increasing commercial activities, roadside trading, and the limited number of alternative access roads continue to contribute to the problem.
As the population of Dutse Alhaji continues to grow, residents hope authorities will implement lasting solutions to ease traffic, improve road safety, and ensure smoother movement for motorists and pedestrians.
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