Heavy Rainfall Affecting Road Rehabilitation In Lagos-LSPWC

Head of Public Affairs, Lagos State Public Works Corporation, LSPWC,  Ganiu Lawal, has stated that the desire of Lagos State Government to carry out major rehabilitation works on some  roads in the state is being affected by continuous heavy rainfall.

Recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo –Olu  some days ago declared state of emergency on Lagos road and promised that repair works would commence on some major roads this October.

But Lawal explained that the corporation was only using boulder, crushed stones and other sub base materials to stabilise critical roads pending clemency of weather for the actual rehabilitation of the 116 roads to begin.

Lawal said that the corporation had on some occasions called off the final stage of repair works, which was the laying of asphalt, due to heavy rainfall.

He said, “The boulders, crushed stones and sub base materials are just to stabilise the roads until the rains are over; then, we come back and fill with asphalt.

“We know definitely that the rains will wash some of the materials away but it is better for us to do some of those palliatives and reduce the stress of commuters and road users than waiting for the roads to get bad.

“That is why we are doing palliatives by filling the potholes to make it stable for people to have comfort on the roads.

“That is not our best, it is just a palliative for ease of movement, though sometimes there are bumpy rides. It is better than having the craters and potholes without anything being done.”

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