The Federal Government has reversed its decision to exclusively use rigid concrete pavement for all federal roads, as revealed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a meeting with contractors.
Several months ago, the minister had instructed contractors to abandon asphalt in favor of concrete technology, causing resistance and project delays. Umahi clarified during the recent meeting in Abuja that the government is not banning asphalt but aims to reduce its cost, specifying that certain road projects will still use concrete pavement.
He said, “We have not banned the use of asphalt, but we would have to moderate the escalation of asphalt prices.
“But in 2024 going forward, some projects will still be on asphalt with the shoulders on concrete, while some critical roads will be fully on concrete.
“There are some places that we must make our roads fully concrete, and I won’t accept asphalt on those roads. This is very important.
“We have banned surface dressing on all our “roads; whether you are doing asphalt or full concrete, no more surface dressing. Because it doesn’t help. It is the source of failures on our roads.
The ex-governor of Ebonyi State additionally directed all contractors to resume work on the site, assuring them that the government has ensured sufficient funding in the 2024 budget for road construction.
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