Residents Urge Rivers State Government to Fix Chinda-by-Douglas Road
Residents and commuters along the Chinda-by-Douglas axis, off Ada George Road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, have appealed to the state government to urgently rehabilitate the deteriorating road, which they say has become increasingly difficult to use.
The affected stretch, reportedly running from Transformer Junction to Douglas Junction, has remained in poor condition for several years, with deep potholes and badly damaged sections making movement particularly difficult.
Some residents who spoke to Kristina Reports, Dynasty Oriaku, said the deteriorated condition of the road had disrupted daily transportation and created additional costs for motorists and commuters.
According to them, motorists are often forced to navigate the road at very slow speeds to avoid potholes, while some vehicle owners have reportedly abandoned their cars rather than risk further damage.
Commuters also complained that vehicles frequently suffer damage while attempting to negotiate the worst sections of the road, increasing the cost and inconvenience of transportation.
For commercial tricycle (popularly called keke) operators, the condition of the road presents an additional safety challenge.
Some operators said they struggle to convey passengers safely through the affected portions, particularly around the deeper potholes, where sudden manoeuvres are sometimes necessary to avoid damaging their tricycles or getting stuck.
Residents are, therefore, calling on the Rivers State Government and relevant authorities to intervene by carrying out comprehensive repairs on the road.
They said patchwork repairs would not adequately address the problem, urging authorities to consider proper drainage and reconstruction of the severely damaged portions to prevent a recurrence.
The road, they added, serves communities and connects commuters to other parts of the Ada George axis, making its rehabilitation important not only for residents but also for local businesses and transport operators.
Residents appealed for urgent action before the condition deteriorates further, saying prolonged neglect could increase the risks to motorists, commuters and pedestrians while further raising the cost of movement within the area.
