Ore Expressway Gridlock Ends as Ondo Govt, Odigbo LG Fix Major Failed Section

​Commuters, motorists, and business owners plying the vital Benin-Lagos Expressway can finally breathe a sigh of relief following the swift reconstruction of the notorious failed portion of the highway at Ore.

​The urgent intervention was successfully facilitated by the Executive Chairman of Odigbo Local Government, Hon. (Akogun) Taiwo Adegoroye, in collaboration with the Ondo State Government. For months, the deteriorating road condition had paralyzed movement along the busy economic corridor, exposing thousands of travellers to grueling gridlocks, frequent vehicular damage, and significant losses in man-hours.

​Conducting an on-the-spot inspection of the completed project alongside members of his executive team, Hon. Adegoroye lauded the swift response of Ondo State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.

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​”My profound appreciation goes to our Governor, His Excellency Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for his outstanding leadership and uncommon love for his people,” Adegoroye stated. “The moment I brought the deplorable condition of this road and the untold hardship of our people to his attention, he swung into immediate action and facilitated this reconstruction.”

​Emphasizing the socio-economic impact of the repair, the council chairman noted that the swift intervention restores the full vitality of Ore as a major commercial gateway, guaranteeing enhanced commuter safety, seamless transit, and revived local business activities. He also extended a heartfelt apology to residents and road users for the prolonged difficulties they endured.

​Confirming the successful delivery of the project, the Site Engineer, Pastor Akinsanmi Olusiji, announced that reconstruction work has been fully completed. He praised the effective synergy between the state and local governments, assuring motorists of a significantly smoother, safer, and faster travel experience along the strategic corridor.