Ogun State Government Blames Road Wash-off at Car Wash-Moore Junction on Blocked Drainage, Warns Against Indiscriminate Waste Disposal

The Ogun State Government has attributed the recent wash-off of a section of the Car Wash–Moore Junction Road in Abeokuta to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drainage channels by residents. The government warned that such practices pose serious threats to public infrastructure and community safety.

The warning was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, dismissing suggestions that the incident resulted from poor construction or the use of substandard materials.

​The statement revealed that preliminary findings showed waste materials obstructed the free flow of stormwater during a recent heavy rainfall. This led to a buildup of water pressure that eventually undermined the affected section of the road.

​According to the statement, all materials used for the construction of the road underwent rigorous quality tests and, in some cases, exceeded the required engineering standards. Furthermore, the drainage infrastructure attached to the road was properly designed to accommodate stormwater runoff, but the accumulation of refuse created artificial blockages that prevented water from flowing freely.

​The statement further disclosed that the contractor, alongside engineers from the Ogun State Ministry of Works, is currently on-site carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the damage. Immediate remedial works will commence to restore the affected section of the road and ensure the safety and convenience of road users.

Credit: Adetayo Badero

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