The Lagos State Government has moved to reverse road failures that resurfaced due to the erosion of asphalt on some roads at the start of the rainy season as it intensifies its ‘zero tolerance for potholes’ campaign.
The concept was made known during a media chat by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engineer Aramide Adeyoye, stating that the Public Works Corporation will fix inner roads and critical road networks already identified across Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos.
Inner-city streets and critical roads to be fixed
Adeyoye said, “Through the campaign, inner streets and critical road networks have been identified and will be fixed in order to make every part of Lagos motorable and liveable for the people.’’
She explained that some major roads like Ijede and Oba Sekumade in Ikorodu are being rebuilt to prevent integrity issues on the infrastructure, which deteriorated in the past because fundamental issues were not addressed.
The Special Adviser maintained that the roads will be built in a sustainable manner to confront and resolve the problems identified with previous construction work along the axis.
She said, “Over the years, whether because of the sideways capacity of the drainages, we did not do what we needed to do. Now, we have a deck-on-pile at Oba Sekumade, a lined canal to serve as drainage. We will do some form of urban regeneration and address areas that are already in deplorable manner.
“I can tell you that roads are being fixed to ease connectivity, which shows that the government is working to improve the intra-modal transport system.’’
Explains reason for road infrastructure failure on Lekki axis
Adeyoye said that the Lekki-Epe expressway has witnessed massive development in the last 10 years, explaining that the glitches experienced on the axis are a result of the failure of the pavement because there were no drainages.
She clarified the Sanwo-Olu administration’s position saying, “As a government, we envisaged that with the development along that corridor, which is the fastest-growing corridor and a developing economic nerve centre of Lagos housing Dangote refinery, many companies and industries, it is imperative to make the reconstruction and upgrading of Lekki-Epe Expressway a priority to ease movement and stop the issue of bad road and flooding in the area.’’
The Special Adviser said desilting and drainage services have been stepped up to make commuting easier and address issues causing flooding that has plagued residents since the rains started.
She assured that Lagos is always considering the citizenry and will stop at nothing to put the people first by making sure every area has access to good and well-drained roads.
While confirming that some roads like Isuti and Captain Davies roads in Alimosho are ready for commissioning to improve the commuting experience of Lagosians, the Special Adviser noted that the Akesan-Badore Road is also under construction
My Adviser to the Governor, can you send emissaries or check yourself to drive from Ajah to Eleko Junction to and Fro on a Monday, morning and advise Mr Governor to do something URGENTLY.
People spend 5 to 6 hours daily on this Lekki Epe Corridor.
This good English and explanation, will not solve the problem.
Thanks
This government should go beyond the usual rhetoric and actually work for a change. The suffering commuters undergo on the Lekki-Epe axis is actually unnecessary. Constitute direct labour to daily, fix potholes on the roads to prevent it from getting worse. Also, why can’t the contractors constructing the bridge at VGC work at night in order to quicken the pace and allow a more free-flowing traffic during the day?
Good suggestion on the night work.
another thing that would “allow more free-flowing traffic” would be the removal of all those sidewalk traders, cart pushers and mechanics who are turning the Lekki-Epe Expressway into another Oshodi. SMH
Once I spent two hours from Lakowe to the Chevron roundabout. It had rained earlier in the day.
I congratulated myself for a feat that did not give me a fit, only to be told that it was one good day when the road was probably very light.
I gave up.
The horrible roads are not the problems, The elected and selected public officials are the problems of this country.
We simply lack people of integrity.
As bad as many “elected and selected public officials” are, they are NOT our only problem. Even with bad roads, traffic would still be so much better if Nigerian CITIZENS simply obeyed the laws and behave like normal human beings on the roads – not to mention those CITIZENS who block drainage channels, trade on the sidewalks, and generally behave like a bunch of unruly animals!
The reality remains that Nigeria’s condition is the cumulative result of the various actions of ALL Nigerians (by commission and/or omission)! #TakeResponsibility
Something needs to be equally done on Lagos Ota expressway. From Abule Egba to Sona breweries the road is disastrous.
Its so pitiful that elected or selected officials have no clue on the enormity of the bad roads in lagos. Thier words dont seem to match thier actions. The roads in igbogbo axis and bayeku is soooooo deplorable… God give us good leaders pls