The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has given approval for the reconstruction of several bridges and river crossings to enhance movement for residents in the state. This move is aimed at making transportation in the state more convenient.

The list of bridges includes the Oke-Onitea junction in Osogbo, a river crossing on the Shasha-UNIOSUN road in Osogbo, and a bridge along Abass road in Ede, among others.

The government of the state has stated that the deteriorated state of these river crossings and bridges has resulted in difficulties for motorists and other residents who use them.

In some of the bridges, vehicles cannot move from one end to the other, while others have become death traps. The Director of Highways at the Ministry of Works and Transport, Basiru Bello, responded by saying that the Governor's action is in response to the demands of the people.

“Immediately reports got to the governor concerning the bad condition of the bridges, he immediately gave directives to the Ministry of Works to start fixing them.

“The Governor has shown passion and the zeal to continue to put smiles on the faces of the masses who voted him into office, hence the approval given to embark on the projects.

“I assure you that the Ministry of Works and Transport will do a thorough supervision of the projects,” Bello assured.

He also appealed to the residents of the areas affected to cooperate with officials of the Ministry as the work continues.