Mr Olukayode Popoola, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, said on Sunday that massive road rehabilitation in the state had begun ahead of the Yuletide.
He stated that the action was in accordance with Federal Government directives.
Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the ongoing rehabilitation would include all major roads in order to ensure a smooth ride during the festive season.
“Because we anticipate a high volume of traffic, particularly around Christmas and New Year’s, the honorable minister has directed that palliative work be performed on all major roads with potholes and failed sections.”
“Palliative work has begun and continues, particularly where contractors are on the ground.”
“Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway is part of it; palliative work is being done by Messrs Julius Berger Nigeria Ltd, Ikorodu-Sagamu, Arab Contractors are working there, and the Lagos-Badagry Expressway is being done by CGC.”
“As a result, we’re working on almost all of the roads.” “All critical sections on all roads in Lagos State will be addressed,” he said.
Speaking about the ongoing Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway rehabilitation and reconstruction project, he stated that the Lagos section was about 30% complete.
Popoola stated that the project’s SUKUK funding was still active and that significant progress would be seen in 2022 “because more funding from SUKUK is expected soon.”
He stated that work on major bridges in the state was still ongoing, emphasizing that work under the Third Mainland Bridge was moving quickly.
He stated that the ongoing rehabilitation of the Eko Bridge was approximately 65% complete.
Several expansion joints had been changed, he said, and the ones near Apongbon Bridge were the next to be changed.
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