Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered immediate remedial work on the failed portions of the Calabar-Odukpani Road, declaring that the safety and convenience of commuters will no longer be compromised by years of neglect.
The Calabar-Odukpani Road serves as a major gateway linking Calabar Metropolis to Odukpani, Akamkpa and other parts of the state, and its deplorable condition in recent months has drawn widespread public outcry.
The Governor gave the directive on Monday during an inspection tour of critical sections along the Calabar corridor, where gully erosion and potholes have turned parts of the highway into death traps.
He said, “Today, I undertook another round of inspection across the Calabar corridor, with particular attention to the failed sections of the Calabar/Odukpani Road. Seeing the condition of these critical stretches further reinforces our resolve to ensure that our people can move safely and conveniently.”
The Governor said he had directed the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure to mobilize contractors to the affected areas without delay to commence emergency repairs.
