Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced a significant shift in the Akure-Ado Ekiti Expressway project. Instead of asphalt, the road will be constructed with durable concrete. Umahi highlighted the extended lifespan of concrete roads compared to bitumen-based ones, citing a 50-year lifespan for concrete versus 15 years for asphalt.
During his visit to acting Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Umahi stressed the benefits of concrete technology in road construction. He also revealed that any ongoing road project with less than 20% completion would be redesigned for concrete pavement. This shift aims to reduce reliance on bitumen imports and promote local content.
Acting Governor Aiyedatiwa praised Umahi’s commitment to improving federal roads in Ondo State, highlighting the deteriorated and poorly maintained condition of many federal roads in the region. He urged the dualization of the Ore-Ondo-Akure road and rehabilitation of the Ore-Okitipupa axis, among other federal road projects in the state.
