Residents of Isawo in Ikorodu, Lagos, are in despair as they grapple with the deteriorating condition of the Odo Afa road.
This once-thriving community is now isolated due to the road’s deplorable state, causing severe hardships for both motorists and pedestrians.
As of Sunday, September 17, 2023, Isawo and Igboolomu residents found themselves cut off from the rest of Lagos, unable to access their own communities.
The only option for commuters was to disembark from commercial vehicles at the ongoing site of the road construction near the Odo Afa bridge.
This dire situation has forced bus drivers and motorcyclists to increase their fares significantly, exacerbating the already grim circumstances in the area.
A concerned resident commented, “The residents have been facing life-threatening challenges, which include traffic gridlock and exorbitant transport fares.”
With desperation growing, residents are fervently appealing to the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for immediate intervention.
They have highlighted the nightmare they endure during rainy spells, which further worsens the road condition.
“This happened because of the rain that fell on Saturday. The road has ruptured, and we can’t use our vehicles. This is terrible,” lamented another resident.
The Odo Afa bridge section of the road has been under construction for several months, offering a glimmer of hope to the beleaguered residents.
They are counting on its completion to bring an end to their arduous ordeal.
