Following the prediction by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency of heavy floods in 30,000 communities in 33 States and the FCT,the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), has barricaded the slip road at the Galadimawa interchange to forstal the loss of life and property.
In a statement during the closure of the slip, the Director of FEMD, Mr. Baba Gambo said the measure had become necessary as NiHSA puts peak flooding between July and September.
Represented by the Head of Forecasting, Mitigation and Response, Mr Mark Nyam, Baba Gambo said the seasonal closure is a preventative measure following a fatal flood incident in the area 4 years ago.
He appealed to motorists to use the main carriage way which remains accessible, noting that the slip road only serves as an alternative.
“We have placed heavy concrete slabs with reflective tapes and warning signs to prevent motorists from using the slip road”. He said.
Mr Baba Gambo urged residents to always use the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of a disaster.
Also speaking, a representative of Federal Capital Development Authority, Engr. Abdulkadir Musa said the agency was working with FEMD to protect lives and property of residents.
“The concrete barriers and reflective diversion signs would effectively discourage motorists from using the closed road”. He said.
Recall that heavy floods on the slip road which connects Goodluck Jonathan Expressway with Ring Road 2 at Galadimawa in 2019 claimed the life of Director of Finance FCT High Court, Mr Tony Okecheme.
