The newly commissioned Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Highway, formerly known as the Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Road, is a significant infrastructure project in Oyo State that aims to enhance connectivity, economic opportunities, and the overall quality of life for residents. Here are six key things to know about this important road:
1. Length and Cross-section
The road spans 76.67 kilometers, featuring a 7.3-meter carriageway with 1.5-meter hard shoulders on both sides, 1.0m x 1.0m open reinforced concrete lined drains at township and settlement areas, and earth drains at the edges of the roadway in sections without township/settlement.
2. Purpose and Impact
The road is designed to facilitate smoother transportation, reduce travel time, and enhance accessibility to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities between Ogbomoso and Oke-Ogun. It is expected to stimulate economic growth, attract investment, and improve the overall quality of life for residents of Oyo State.
3. Connectivity
The road connects the Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso geopolitical zones, enhancing connectivity within the state.
4. Legacy
The road was renamed in honor of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, to immortalize his contributions to the state’s development.
5. Economic and Development Impact
The completion of the Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Highway is expected to have a significant economic and development impact on Oyo State. It will stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and improve access to essential services for residents.
6. Boost to Tourism:
The road’s completion will enhance the state’s tourism potential by providing easier access to tourist attractions and destinations, attracting more visitors and boosting the local economy.
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