The Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure has expressed concern over a fresh crack around the existing bridge section of the Apaka–3-3 Road, assuring residents that efforts are underway to address the problem.
The Committee Chairman, Engineer Emma Nwafor, disclosed this during an inspection of the 7.5-kilometre road project, where he assessed the ongoing bridge construction, drainage channels and other concerns raised by residents.
Honourable Nwafor noted that work on the project was progressing despite the challenges it posed to human and vehicular movement, adding that the contractor had promised to restore access within the shortest possible time.
Speaking, the Project Manager, Engineer Fola Segun, said the project includes the construction of a new bridge measuring over 20 metres in length.
He explained that work was ongoing on the bridge beams, while piling activities had been delayed by rainfall.
According to him, the weak approach slab would be broken up to allow the contractor to refill and compact the affected area in layers before recasting the slab.
Segun stated that the project was expected to be completed within 16 months, adding that the road shoulders had already been filled.
He further explained that scarification of the existing asphalt, road balancing and the laying of the stone base would commence fully as weather conditions improved.
The member representing Onitsha North two Constituency, Barrister Patrick Okafor, and his counterpart representing Anambra West Constituency, Honourable Patrick Udoba, participated in the oversight inspection.
