Residents and road users in Mushin have voiced their frustration over the worsening condition of the Idi-Oro section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, popularly known as Agege Motor Road.
The road, which has been in poor condition for years, deteriorated further on Saturday after a truck fell into a deep pothole, causing severe traffic congestion. Residents noted that the rains have exacerbated the situation, making the already challenging road a nightmare for motorists.
Tomiwa Segun, a minibus driver, expressed his anger and disappointment while speaking to The Guardian. He accused task force officials of exploiting drivers who were forced to use alternative routes due to the poor state of the road. “If today is a working day, and you pass one-way because the road is not good, task force will catch you. They will collect N200 or even N500,” he said.
Commercial tricyclist Sunday Ibrahim criticised the government’s earlier intervention, which involved pouring stones on failed portions of the road. He said this measure worsened the situation, damaging tyres and causing more traffic. “We are begging the government. This road is what we depend on. Pouring stones will not solve it. They need to fix it properly,” he appealed. (Guardian)