The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has strongly advocated for the use of continuous reinforced concrete pavement technology for specific roads across the country, calling it the optimal solution.
He explained that this technology is particularly advantageous in flood-prone areas and regions with high water tables, which also experience heavy traffic.
Umahi shared these insights in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, on Wednesday in Abuja.
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The statement mentioned that the minister had visited the ongoing reconstruction of a 2.46-kilometre section of the Special Intervention Project on the East-West Road in Delta State, being carried out by M/S Truetech Global Investment Services Limited.
Umahi emphasized that this technological innovation is vital for ensuring the long-term strength and dependability of the country’s road infrastructure, making it more resilient to environmental challenges while accommodating increasing traffic.
He also highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to prioritizing roads along the nation’s economic corridors, expressing satisfaction with the quality of the concrete work being done.
The minister added, “Concrete pavement is ideal for areas with heavy rainfall. Roads built with concrete can last between 50 and 100 years, while asphalt roads typically last only 10 years. Concrete is the solution for flood-prone roads.”
Additionally, Umahi interacted with local youth and community leaders where construction is underway.
They praised the quality of the work being done, though they also requested that more projects be extended to their communities. Motorists and commuters also expressed their gratitude to both the minister and the president for improving the previously deteriorating road conditions, which they felt provided good value for taxpayer money.
On the same day, Umahi inspected other ongoing road projects, all of which were met with positive feedback.
These included the 110.63-kilometre dualization of the Sapele–Agbor–Ewu Road, the 83.3-kilometre rehabilitation of the Asaba-Agbor Dual Carriageway, and the 23.2-kilometre reconstruction of the Benin-Sapele-Warri Dual Carriageway under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme.
The minister urged contractors to accelerate progress, as President Tinubu is eager for the projects’ completion. He also called for continued understanding and cooperation as the efforts to improve Nigeria’s road infrastructure move forward.
