Motorists plying the Akure–Ondo road have raised fresh concerns over the incessant flooding of critical portions of the dual carriageway, particularly around the Isinkan–NNPC bypass and from the Agagu Road junction to Winner’s Chapel axis in Akure.
A downpour lasting barely 30 minutes on Sunday left several sections of the busy highway submerged, causing gridlock and forcing drivers to wade through deep pools of water.
At least four vehicles were stranded, with some motorists abandoning their cars on the road.
One affected commuter, Mr. Moses Ajelogun, a public servant, lamented that his car broke down after floodwater rushed into the engine.
Another road user, Mr. Osagie John, expressed fear that unless urgent steps were taken to clear the drainage, the entire stretch could soon become impassable during heavy rainfall.
A civil engineer, Mr. Mike Odunayo, attributed the recurrent flooding to years of neglect and blocked drains along the road.
Worried commuters have now appealed to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to urgently intervene before the highway collapses completely.
The Akure–Ondo highway remains a vital link between the Ondo State capital and the southern senatorial district, as well as major states including Lagos, Ogun, Edo, and the South-East.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the road records more than 12,000 vehicles daily, making it one of the busiest inter-state routes in the Southwest.
Despite its strategic importance, motorists say the road has suffered years of poor maintenance.
With the rainy season intensifying, many fear the situation could deteriorate further if urgent remedial action is not taken.
