Contractors have returned to the Benin-Sapele Road to resume rehabilitation work after heavy rainfall forced a temporary halt, bringing relief to motorists, traders and residents.\n<\/p>\n
On Thursday, workers and machines were back on stretches left idle during the downpour.\n<\/p>\n
Governor Monday Okpebholo had earlier said contractors handling road projects in the three senatorial districts would return to site as soon as the rains subsided.\n<\/p>\n
Road users at the site said on Thursday that they were glad to see the promise kept.<\/p>\n
Benjamin Danjuma, Foreman of the Earth Moving Section, said the rain made work difficult, especially at the preparatory stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe rain made it hard for us to continue, especially at the preparatory stage. As soon as the weather improved, we came back,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
Danjuma said workers were on the first level of the stone-base stage, which forms part of the road\u2019s foundation.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter this first level, we will move to the stabilisation stage, where we use stone base and cement. Then the final concrete layer will be laid,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
A resident and frequent road user, Abdulmalik Usman, commended the state government for the rehabilitation.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople suffered on this road when it was in a bad state. Now motorists can move more freely than before,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
A trader, Joy Obosheya, said the poor state of the road had hurt business.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cI am happy the contractor is back. The condition of the road affected our business, but now it is easier for customers to reach our shops,\u201d she said.\n<\/p>\n
A driver, who gave his name as Kingsley, said motorists and pedestrians had struggled for a long time to use the section now receiving attention.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOkpebholo has done well by making sure the contractor returned to site,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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