Transportation

Oyo Government Approves Dualisation of Airport Road, Others

By Web News 918

Oyo State Government has approved the award of the contract for the dualisation of the Ibadan Airport Road and some link roads at the cost of 4.9 billion naira.

The Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Daud Sangodoyin said this while briefing journalists after the executive council meeting in Ibadan.

Professor Sangodoyin explained that the construction would be completed through direct funding within six months to assist the economic expansion agenda of the state.

According to him, the scope of the project is about 10.8 kilometres, with a service link by the Iwo Road Bus Terminal, a 3.2 kilometre stretch of Ibadan Airport Road, a 194.5-metre access road in that axis and the 2.0 kilometres Oludare-Bishop Philips road all included in the approval.

He added that an extension of the road connecting the Iwo Road Interchange to Adegbayi road by 400 metres was also included in the road project.

The commissioner said: “This afternoon, we approved the awards of the dualisation of Ibadan Airport Road, which is 3.2km and the adjoining access road around that axis, which is about 194.5 metres including the road from Oludare to Bishop Philips, which is 2.0km.

“These roads will actually assist in the expansion of our economy and ease of doing business as well as the movement of goods, services and people around that end.

“Before now, the Federal Government had awarded the Ibadan-Ife-Ilesha road to Messrs KOPEK. So, we used the opportunity to also award the same dualisation of Ibadan Airport Road to the same construction company at the value of 4.9 billion naira.

“In totality, the work scope for this is about 10.8 kilometres including the service link, which is by the Iwo Road Bus Terminal.

“Also, there will be an extension of the Ibadan Iwo Road interchange to Adegbayi road by 400 metres left and right of the 7.3 metres carriageway.

“So, this means that apart from the 10.3 metres for the standard federal road going from Iwo Road interchange, we will, also, at that end, where we have the bus terminals, have an extension of 400 metres to Ife with a scope of 7.3 metres. So, it is going to be a wide place for our vehicular movement.

Iyabo Adebisi

Environment

We are committed to improving people’s lives – Gov. Makinde

By Web News 793

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commissioned the 2.5 billion naira Challenge/Felele Junction improvements works and Car park project in Ibadan.

Speaking at the event, Governor Makinde said the present administration in the state would be remembered for improving the lives of the good people of the state.

He stressed the need for those in power to use state funds to make life easier for the citizens saying his government has been following that path.

Governor Makinde promised that the Challenge-Akala way- Apata road would be completed before the end of the year.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Daud Shangodoyin, said the improvement of the Challenge and Felele road would improve the well-being of the people. 

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

Oyo Govt. to Construct 4 Ultra-Modern Bus Terminals

By Web News 1530

Oyo State government has approved the award of the contract for the construction of four ultra-modern bus terminals.

The bus terminals are to be located in Iwo Road, Challenge, New Ife Road and Ojoo in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.

Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja stated this after the state’s Executive Council Meeting.

He stated that the bus terminals, also known as transport interchanges would not only address problems associated with transportation in Ibadan but also security issues.

The commissioner stated that the four Ultra-Modern Bus Terminals would redefine the skyline of the State capital, enhance security and the quality of life in the transport sector.

According to him, the Bus Terminals would incorporate Restaurants, Shops, Automated Teller Machine (ATM) galleries and Café, among others.

Professor Afonja said shop owners who will be affected by demolitions at the different locations would be considered for shop allocations when the new terminals are finally ready.

Iyabo Adebisi