ROAD FAILURE IN NIGERIA, CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES (CASE STUDY OF ZUNGERU TO BIDA ROAD)

Student: Abdulkadir Adeshina Akinlawon
Supervisor: Engr Ibrahim Mohammad Kanko
HOD: Engr John Abraham
Department of Civil Engineering Technology
Engineering and Technology
Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Niger State

Abstract

These problems stem from a complex interplay of factors including inadequate design standards, poor construction quality, overloading of vehicles beyond permissible limits, lack of routine maintenance, and harsh climatic conditions characterized by intense rainfall and flooding.

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