A segment of the road connecting Ikotun roundabout with Ejigbo and nearby communities in Lagos State has caved in.
According to reports gathered, the road just by a canal experienced a significant collapse following heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 16th.
The torrential downpour is believed to have played a crucial role in causing this road infrastructure damage.
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The damage had since left motorists plying the route in palpable fear over an imminent accident resulting from a total collapse of the section.
A correspondent who visited the community on Tuesday discovered that the extent of the damage had left the road almost impassable.
Motorists plying the route were seen filing into a single lane as they alternated the only space left after the damage.
A resident, who identified himself simply as Ayoola, said, “The road was in a better shape before the erosion from the canal started to damage it. The damage has been going on for years.
“Besides, the roads lacked proper maintenance since they were built on the canal. It also would not have got to this level if the maintenance was carried out. So, the more we entered the rainy season, the more it got damaged and that was what led to the collapse.”
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Another resident, Idowu Sanusi, alleged that the road had been left unattended despite a series of complaints made to the government both at the local and state levels.
It was gathered that the collapsed road had been causing gridlock in the community, especially during the morning rush.
When contacted, the Director of Media and Publicity Lagos Ministry of Works, Shina Odunuga, denied knowledge of the situation.
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Source: Punchng
