Kwara State University and local leaders are asking the government to build a pedestrian overhead bridge near the campus to stop frequent road accidents that have hurt students and residents.
School officials say many students must cross busy highways to reach classes and shops.
They told state authorities that a safe bridge would cut the number of people trying to cross fast roads by foot and reduce the risk of being hit by vehicles.
Recent crashes around Ilorin have raised fear among students and parents.
Data from the Federal Road Safety Corps show 247 road crashes in Kwara from January to October 2025.
Those crashes injured 933 people and killed 138, the FRSC told a recent town-hall meeting in Ilorin.
Officials say the worst spots include the Ilorin–Jebba and Ilorin–Ogbomoso highways, where drivers often speed and overtake dangerously.
There have been several high-profile accidents this year. In August, a truck that lost its brakes crushed a pedestrian at the Offa Garage roundabout, and other crashes have killed people or caused big damage to vehicles.
Such incidents have pushed residents and the university to demand quick action.
Local campaigners and community groups have been calling for road fixes for months.
They want overhead bridges, speed bumps, clearer road signs and better street lighting on accident-prone stretches like Okolowo Expressway.
Kwara road officials said some patrols and small repairs are ongoing, and a few speed-control measures have started.
Experts say a mix of short- and long-term steps works best: build pedestrian bridges and speed bumps now, and plan larger road redesigns later.
Parents and students welcomed the bridge call and urged the state to act fast so learners can walk to class without fear.
