Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi on Tuesday reiterated that concrete road pavement is far better, cheaper and will last longer than asphalt pavement in the construction of roads in some parts of the country, considering the terrain.
The minister noted that there were a lot of advantages using concrete in road construction, stressing that roads built with concrete can last for 50 years without having issues of potholes or washout.
In addition, he stated that concrete roads have a longer lifespan, can withstand heavy traffic loads, has low maintenance and is less affected by temperature fluctuations.
“A lot of advantages accrue to the use of concrete to construct roads. Concrete roads last longer compared to asphalt roads, reducing the need for frequent repairs and maintenance. It’s stronger and can withstand heavy traffic loads, it also has low maintenance,” he stated.
(Source: Arise News)
