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Edo State road infrastructure deterioration

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Road infrastructure in Edo State, Nigeria, has faced increasing scrutiny due to severe deterioration. Initial reports highlighted the poor condition of Upper Siluko Road in Benin City, which motorists described as a “death trap,” and disputes regarding the Benin–Onitsha road. The Federal Ministry of Works noted that federal intervention on certain sections is limited by a 25-year concession agreement. Subsequent reports indicated further deterioration in the Owan axis, specifically the Iruekpen–Ozalla–Sabo Road. The condition of this route has reportedly stranded motorists and hindered economic activities for farmers. In response to these challenges, Governor Monday Okpebholo has positioned road rehabilitation as a central pillar of his administration, pledging to address infrastructure deficits across both state and federal jurisdictions. Recent grievances from Benin City residents focus on the deplorable state of intra-city roads, including those within the Government Reservation Area (GRA). Major thoroughfares such as Mission Road, Oba Market Road, Plymouth Road, and Ibiwe Road are reportedly plagued by deep potholes and craters, causing significant commuter disruptions. Furthermore, inadequate drainage systems have led to flooding and erosion on Ihama Road and Boundary Road, rendering them impassable during rainfall. Residents have also noted broader urban decay, citing overgrown public spaces and unauthorized commercial activities in the city center.

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