Residents of Festac Extension, Mile 2 are unhappy about the slow progress of the rehabilitation of the bad portion of Alaba-Express by Hitech Construction company.
Residents said the construction has been ongoing for a month and it has become impossible to commute in private vehicles due to the roadblock on the motorway.
They commended the Federal Government for taking the initiative to fix the road, but they have now urged the government to hasten the completion of the road.
Our correspondent observed heavy traffic on the other road, which was caused by the ongoing construction.
Mr. Prince Henry Okpara, a resident of Festac Extension, Mile 2, believes the rehabilitation of the road will ease the stress of its inhabitants. “If this work can be finished on time, it will give us a breath of fresh air.”
Mr. Ikechukwu Jaden Obezi, a resident of Festac Extension, Mile 2, commended the government and urged them to put in more effort. He claimed the rehabilitation is currently making life difficult for residents.
“The construction is bringing more pollution to the area, and I hope they can finish this quickly.”
Residents said the road needed urgent reconstruction and expressed relief that rehabilitation is ongoing, but they now seek urgency.
Our correspondent tried to speak to a staff member of Hitech Construction, who claimed he does not speak to journalists.
