The Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has commenced maintenance and rehabilitation work on 90 roads across the metropolis.
Chairman of the Corporation, Mr. Ayotunde Shodeinde, said the need to fix the roads became necessary following the devastating state of the road due to heavy down pour witnessed recently in the state.
He said the roads earmarked for repair are those with high vehicular movement, including commercial vehicles used by large number of commuters.
Shodeinde, said the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode was concerned about the state of the roads and has directed the corporation to commenced work immediately.
“We cannot continue to blame weather condition for the hardship being caused our people by potholes”, he said, adding that “the corporation will take advantage of any dry period to quickly move to site and carry out maintenance operations be it during the day or night time”.