The Federal Government has ordered the immediate suspension of construction on the 12-kilometre Sagamu-Iperu Road project near the Sagamu Interchange on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following the discovery of serious structural defects.
The decision came after an inspection revealed flaws in the construction process, raising safety concerns.
Officials observed critical issues with the stone base and components of the bridges being constructed along the route. Visible rust on reinforcement rods in bridge piers triggered particular alarm, with concerns that the defects, if left unaddressed, could result in collapse and necessitate costly reconstruction in the future.
In response to these findings, the contractor handling the project has been given a seven-day ultimatum to submit a new design that fully addresses the identified faults. The redesign is expected to align with national engineering standards and construction guidelines to ensure the long-term stability and safety of the road.
The government has emphasized that it will not compromise on quality or safety in its infrastructure development efforts. The suspension of work and the redesign order are part of a broader push to enforce accountability and prevent wastage of public resources on poorly executed projects. The project will remain on hold until all structural concerns are resolved and the revised plans meet the required standards.
