Julius Berger, RCC begin reconstruction of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Men and machines from the companies were deployed early on Sunday from Lagos end of the highway to the former Tollgate at Ogere Remo, Ogun State portion of the expressway described as the main artery road in the south of the country.

About 40 caterpillars and other equipment from the two construction giants were sighted on the highway.

It is recalled that Berger was handed the reconstruction contract of the Lagos-Sagamu Interchange part of the road, while RCC would reconstruct the remaining part.

They were seen filling the dangerous potholes on the road with asphalt, while caterpillars from the company cleared the unpaved median of the highway.

Traffic freely flowed on the road and the usual sight of indiscriminately parked trucks appeared to have begun to give way.

An official of the construction giant told the Nigerian Tribune on condition of anonymity that the company was taking the reconstruction of the main expressway very serious and would not waste time on the project.

He said commuters and motorists would have a smooth ride on the busy  road during and after the yuletide season.

Motorists commended the quick deployment of equipment and the palliative measure being done by the RCC on the road.

RCC also last Wednesday moved equipment to the Olorunsogo, Ibadan part of the road.