Poor Roads in Calabar South; Otu Commences Road Construction and Rehabilitation

The move, beginning with Nyong Edem Street in Calabar South, is part of efforts geared towards addressing the deplorable road condition across the metropolis

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Poor Roads in Calabar South; Otu Commences Road Construction and Rehabilitation
A section of Nyong Edem Road in Calabar South under construction

By EMMANUEL OKON

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arely one month into office, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Out, has commenced the rehabilitation of roads in Calabar South. The move, beginning with Nyong Edem Street in Calabar South, is part of efforts geared towards addressing the deplorable road condition across the metropolis.

 

The Contractor, Crock Partners and Logistics Limited, is mobilised to construct a 300 g" inches rigid pavement/concrete road.

The construction method called Rigid Pavement System is the use of concrete for road construction and has been tested in some parts of the country and has been proven to be reliable, cost effective and durable option to tar. 

According to information reaching The Beagle News, the technology affords the road a life span of over 40 years and above. 

Meanwhile residents of Nyong Edem have expressed gratitude to Governor Otu for the prompt intervention.