{
  "id": 7463487,
  "title": "Benin-Asaba Expressway: Daramola Seeks Patience, Assures Motorists of Accelerated Construction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/benin-asaba-expressway-daramola-seeks-patience-assures-motorists-of",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T03:43:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/15/benin-asaba-expressway-daramola-seeks-patience-assures-motorists-of-accelerated-construction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has called on motorists and nearby communities to exercise patience as they prepare to speed up the construction of the 125-kilometre highway, which is set to commence following the rainy season. In a recent statement, the company's CEO, Samuel Daramola, emphasized the company's dedication to completing the project, despite the challenges posed by heavy rainfall and the difficulty of maintaining traffic flow during construction. Daramola acknowledged the inconvenience caused to motorists and communities, stating that their concerns are taken seriously. The 36-month construction programme encompasses extensive reconstruction and expansion, earthworks, drainage systems, pavement construction, culverts, traffic management, and installation of production facilities. Significant progress has already been made, including earthworks, subgrade preparation, drainage and culvert construction, asphalt and binder-course works, and carriageway expansion. BAECC has also deployed specialized construction equipment, including asphalt plants, concrete batching plants, paving equipment, and production facilities. The company has highlighted that much of the preparatory groundwork may not be visible to motorists but is essential for the permanent highway construction. Persistent rainfall has been identified as a major obstacle during the current phase, affecting earthworks, pavement stabilisation, and asphalt operations. However, Daramola assured that the rainfall has not halted construction but has instead altered the sequencing and pace of certain activities. The company has taken steps to keep the highway partially open while maintaining progress. BAECC has also implemented palliative measures to alleviate the inconvenience caused to motorists. The reconstruction project will intensify from October when weather conditions improve, with a focus on completing drainage, pavement reconstruction, asphalt installation, culvert construction, and other permanent works. BAECC has pledged continued collaboration with the federal government, relevant agencies, and host communities, emphasizing their shared commitment to delivering a safe and reliable highway. Daramola urged motorists and communities to exercise patience and understanding, recognizing that the current difficulties are part of the larger construction programme aimed at delivering a durable and safe highway.",
  "summary": "Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed for patience from motorists and communities along the corridor as it prepares to accelerate construction on the 125-kilometre highway following the rainy",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}