The Federal Government has announced plans to commence
palliative repairs on several deteriorating expansion joints along critical
sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
This was revealed by the Federal Controller of Works in
Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, during a press briefing on Saturday.
The announcement followed a road accident involving an
18-seater commercial bus at Arepo bus stop on Friday, which left several
passengers seriously injured. Kesha attributed the crash to structural failure
at one of the expansion joints.
She identified Kara, Arepo, and Magboro bridges as key
points requiring urgent intervention, noting that the joints on these bridges
have significantly degraded, with visible signs of structural distress.
According to Kesha, a contractor already engaged on the
expressway has been instructed to begin palliative maintenance this weekend as
an interim solution, while the government processes approvals for comprehensive
rehabilitation.
She further highlighted the negative impact of vandalism on
public infrastructure, stressing that such acts have accelerated the
deterioration of essential structures. “Some of these failures result from acts
of vandalism,” Kesha said, urging citizens to view public assets as collective
property and to report any suspected sabotage to the authorities.
Expressing concern over the inconvenience and safety hazards
caused by failing infrastructure, Kesha reaffirmed the government’s commitment
to enhancing road safety and infrastructure resilience. She appealed to the
public for support and vigilance.
“Damaging public property does not benefit any responsible
citizen. Let us regard these facilities as our own property,” she stated.
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