David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has assured that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway is being constructed to withstand flood for up to 50 years.
Umahi disclosed this during a stakeholder engagement session in Lagos, where he outlined the features of the project and the long-term durability.
The minister said that the highways pavement level would be elevated to the first floor of many buildings, making sure it is well prepared to withstand the effects of flooding and climate change over the next five decades.
“We will make sure that our pavement level is going to counter any climate change. To retain the road, we are going to be building retaining board. It has already started,” he said.
“We also have the cable duct so you don’t have to cut the road. MTN, African Plus or any other network does not have to cut the road. The cables are there, I saw them.”
The minister also mentioned that there would be closed circuit television camera on the road so that the response time for any issue would be less than five minutes.
He also mentioned that the highway would ha vacuation corridor and that trees will be planted alongside the road to make it exciting.
Highlighting the scale of the infrastructure, Umahi noted that a flyover is currently being built to facilitate truck movements to and from the Dangote Refinery, with a span of 60 metres and a counterbalancing span of 41.6 metres.
Additionally, relief centers like snack shops, petrol stations, supermarkets and medical facilities will be placed alongside the route.
He expressed his appreciation to the various stakeholders for their unwavering support. He also commended HITECH Construction Company for excellence in handling the project.
NAN
