By Daniel Adugbo
The Managing Director of Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Nuruddeen A. Rafindadi has expressed satisfaction on the level of work done so far on the special repairs of Multala Muhammed bridge, Koton-Karfe, along Lokoja – Abuja road and the emergency repairs of failed sections along Okene – Ibillo road (Edo State Border).
Rafindadi who recently embarked on an inspection of the projects said the quick intervention of the agency has saved the situation from further deterioration as work on the affected sections has reached an advanced stage, which has restored free flow of traffic to the area.
A statement from FERMA’s Head, Communications/PR, Maryam M. Sanusi (Mrs.), said the federal highway along Okene – Ibillo road became impassable to motorists as the affected sections cut into two due to heavy rains that ravaged part of the state.The statement said the damage also affected the economic situation of the people adversely. “The work being carried out at this section involves; site clearing, scarification of failed sections, provision of double pipe 900mm cross culvert, provision of stone base, laterite fillings on collapsed sections, provision of asphalt wearing course on carriageway, shoulders, failed sections, and overlay,” the statement said.Engr. Rafindadi not only expressed satisfaction on the level of work done so far on both sections but also enjoined the contractors to ensure the speedy completion of the works.
