Abeokuta – Ogun State government said on Thursday that it will soon embark on comprehensive repairs and rehabilitation of roads that have been damaged in the ongoing rainy season.
It said the state Ministry of Works will carry out the repair and rehabilitation works across the state.
Engr. Ade Akinsanya, the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Works and Infrastructure, disclosed this while inspecting the level of damage caused by erosion on some roads across the state.
Akinsanya, said the government was aware of the challenges confronting the people, particularly all category of road users.
“The rainy season is here and we are aware of the attendant challenges it has on our roads.
“The government is monitoring the situation and is already putting adequate palliative measures in place to arrest the menace,” he said.
Some of the roads identified include; Mowe – Ofada in Obafemi Local Government, the second lane of Adatan – More junction in Abeokuta South Local Government and Akute – Alagbole in Ifo Local Government Area, among others.
He said the identified roads, along with others will receive adequate attention immediately after the rainy season.
Akinsanya, said the reconstruction of sections of Ijoko-Akute road is ongoing , saying this is being done in phases.
” Engineers are currently working at the Sango Ota-Ijoko-Akute-Alagbole road, whose reconstruction project has been divided into phases.
” We are currently working on Ijoko Ota bridge down to Abule area as construction work extends further towards Gas-line and Itoki area which forms part of the ongoing phase that is 8.5km long.
” We assure our people that as a government, we would continue to make their welfare and well-being a major priority , just as we have done in the last four years,” Akinsanya said.
He added that Governor Abiodun is resolute and committed to improving not only the economic viability of the state but make life more bearable for the citizenry.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
