Akwa Ibom closes Calabar-Itu highway over erosion
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To ensure the safety of lives and property, the Akwa Ibom State Government has directed the immediate closure of Calabar – Itu highway by the Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation (AKBC) transmission station.
The directives are contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Works, Ephraim Inyang-Eyen, and made available to newsmen in Uyo yesterday.
According to Iyang-Eyen, the gully erosion had completely cut off the road into two thereby making it dangerous for humans and other vehicular movements.
“The erosion has completely engulfed the affected side of the carriageway and this has posed a great risk to every motorist plying the road.
“Consequently, and considering the need to protect the lives and property, the general public is by this notified that the Calabar-Itu highway be completely closed to traffic with immediate effect.
“The closure will last throughout the reconstruction period,” he said.
The commissioner advised motorists entering or leaving Uyo metropolis to do so through Ikot Ekpene-Uyo axis.
The dilapidated state of Calabar-Itu highway has been of serious concern to motorists and road users with its attendance economic consequences.