Ogun state government approves reconstruction of journalists’ estate road at Arepo
The Ogun State Government is to commence the immediate reconstruction of the 2.35km Journalists Estate Road at Arepo in the Obafemi- Owode Local Government Area of the State.
Penpushing reports that, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in the State, Engr. Ade Akinsanya said the approval came after the State Executive Council meeting adding that “preliminary work has already commenced and the contractor is expected to mobilise to site this weekend. This is a high priority project and work at site will start soon”.
“The Contractor is in the process of establishing an office and construction yard around the area. When work begins on Sunday, I (Akinsanya) will be visiting the project site in company with the contractor-in-charge”, he stated.
Penpushing further reports that, Akinsanya said the project has a 9 month construction period adding that the road “which is 13metre wide, 1m by 1m covered reinforced drainage, and stone pavement when completed, will be fully illuminated with street light, lay byes, and other exotic road furniture”.
The Commissioner assured that the government prioritized the road at Arepo because when completed it would provide relief for road users along the Lagos-Ibadan express axis that had faced difficult times navigating their ways to their homes, especially during raining season.
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