The heavy rainfall on Thursday night has made the situation worse for residents of Olodo area in Ibadan, as the alternative route they have been using was flooded with water. This has caused further inconvenience and hardship for the already frustrated community.
The collapse of the Olodo Bank Bridge, which was a major median connecting Olodo community with other areas, had forced the government to open an alternative road. However, this alternative route has proven to be less than ideal for the residents, who have been struggling to adapt to the new route.
Residents groans as #Olodo alternative route flooded with rain water pic.twitter.com/fIApP4kpcD
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Now, with the heavy downpour, the alternative route has become impassable, leaving residents stranded and frustrated. The flooding of the road has made it even more difficult for them to commute and carry out their daily activities.
The residents of Olodo are now left with limited options, as their main link to the neighboring areas has been disrupted by the collapsed bridge and the flooded alternative route. This has not only affected their mobility but also their access to basic amenities like schools, hospitals, and markets.
It is clear that the government needs to take immediate action to address this issue. The residents of Olodo deserve better infrastructure and support from their government. It is not enough to provide an alternative route that is not suitable for their needs, especially when it proves to be inadequate during heavy rainfall.
