RECONSRUCTION and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is hampered by lack of funds, adverse weather and motorists’ impatience, representative of the Federal Ministry of Works on Section II of the project, Nelson Olubakinde, has said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project is handled by Reynolds Construction Company (RCC).
Olubakinde, who spoke to NAN in Ibadan, said: “RCC is facing challenges of finance, rain and impatience from motorists, resulting in accidents.
“For instance, during the rainy season, artwork and asphalt laying are usually suspended,” he said.
NAN reports that the contract, valued at N96.3 billion, began on June 4, to be completed on July 3, 2017.
He said the agreement was under Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, with Motorway Assets Limited as Leasee. The ministry is the guarantor.
“The consultant to Motorway Assets Limited is INTERCON Partnership Consulting Engineers,” Olubakinde added.
Speaking on the job standard, Olubakinde said new methods in road construction were used on the project.
“For example, besides the thickness of the road being enhanced, it has also been expanded to ensure the free flow of traffic,” he said.
He said the project had reached 25.98 per cent completion despite the challenges.
NAN reports that the theme of the contract award was “Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Expansion”.
The ministry’s representative added that besides ensuring the stability of the project, a sub-section of the road had been opened for use in the last one year to pave the way for correction of any defect.
The other end of the road from Sagamu Interchange to Lagos is being handled by Julius Berger Plc.
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