Lagos state has given potholes in new definition. Potholes are not only small opening carved out on its roads by rainfall and lack of drainages but these are death traps, that an unsuspecting motorist can pay dearly for.
These potholes mostly on federal roads have widened into craters and usually cause unnecessary traffic gridlocks or go-slow as the case may be. In some cases, car owners have to visit mechanics after a trip or two on these roads.
To explain the deadly nature of these potholes, Photo Credit: P.M.NEWS Photo Editor, Idowu Ogunleye, who went across some parts of Lagos to capture some of the worst potholes.
Vehicles struggle to use the only good patch on this road but even the supposed good patch is not good.
This is Ilasamaja road in Lagos State
Welcome to Isolo road in Mushin area of Lagos characterised by rather large potholes
Owing to this blocked drainage, motorists have a hellish time on this road in Ilasamaja. Residents should also take the blame for this.
The story about deep potholes is no different at Iyana Isolo, also in Lagos State.
Oshodi in Lagos is popular for its commercial activities but potholes like this can mar its potential
Apapa is widely dreaded by residents and travellers mainly because of the traffic. Along Wharf road in Apapa, the road is very bad.
Hassan bus stop, Sadiku is not inviting at all, for very obvious reasons.
Oshodi Isale like Sadiku is an eyesore.
