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10 Signs The U.S. Is Losing Its Influence In The Western Hemisphere

Posted Sep 27, 2010 03:40pm EDT by Gus Lubin in Recession, Emerging Markets

Provided by the Business Insider:

We won't be the alpha dog in the western hemisphere forever.

Even if the U.S. hadn't crashed into a financial crisis, there are demographic, material, and political forces that have been spreading power around the Americas for decades.

Brazil is first among the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) -- four economies that are supposed to overtake the six largest Western economies by 2032.

Mexico is first among the MAVINS (Mexico, Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, and South Africa) -- six economies we expect to blow away expectations and become leading powers in their regions relatively soon.
Canada and Venezuela are oil powers of the distant future.

Peru and Chile are sitting on a fortune of metals and minerals.

All these countries are cranking up, while America faces plenty of fiscal and demographic problems at home.

Here are Signs the U.S. Is Losing Its Influence In Its Own Backyard:

Our most powerful regional ally--Brazil--refuses to follow our orders on Iran

Hillary Clinton went to Brazil to beg support for sanctions against Iran and came away empty handed. Now the UN is counting on Brazil, which is friendly with America and Iran, to lead nuclear diplomacy.

The World's Richest Man is now a Mexican, not an American.

For the first time in 16 years, the World's Richest Man is not an American. Carlos Slim, worth $54 billion, is the first Latin American to hold that title and one of many emerging market billionaires to eclipse the U.S.

Three years after a US financial crisis, Latin America is again growing rapidly. The U.S.? Not so much,

Compare this to what happened during the Great Depression. Latin America was devastated when U.S. investment dried up and the export market soured in the 30s. A League of Nations report said Chile, Peru, and Bolivia suffered the world's worst depression.

Today is quite different. Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico have led a buoyant recovery from the global recession, according to Reuters. The regional economy is expected by the UN to grow 4.3 percent in 2010. If the American consumer remains weak, Latin American exports will move elsewhere.

Chile produces 300% more copper than America--the former world leader in copper production

America used to lead the world in copper production. We produced 49% of the world's copper in 1929, according to this article from the archives. Today we produced 1.2 million tonnes yearly, compared to 5.4 million tonnes in Chile.

Brazil now produces over four times as much iron ore as the U.S, We used to lead that industry, too.

America once led the world in iron mining. In 1892 we discovered the world's largest mine at the Great Lakes Mesabi Range. It was a wellspring for America's industrial might and the foundation of the rust belt.

Now we claim reserves at 2,100 mt. Seven countries claim higher reserves, including Brazil at 8,900 mt. We produce only 54 mt yearly, while Brazil produces 250 mt.

Canada and Venezuela will pass the U.S. in oil production in the next decade

America produces around 9 million barrels of oil a day. Venezuela and Canada each produce around 3 million. But America's reserves are 21 billion barrels and may last less than a decade. Our oil-rich neighbors claim 99 billion bbl and 178 billion bbl, respectively, and will keep producing oil into the distant future.

Now Brazil exports over twice as much beef as we do

America used to lead the world in beef production. Although we still do, America exports only 800,000 mt of beef per year. Brazil exports 2,200,000 mt. Here's some ironic excerpts from a 1911 NYT article: "American-Canadian syndicate to have world's largest beef plant in Brazil, The chilled beef industry has never been tried before in Brazil and has only recently gotten under way in Argentina."

Brazil is now a critical partner for Russia, India, and China

The acronym coined by Goldman Sachs to describe the four key emerging powers has taken on a life of its own. Brazil, Russia, India, and China have held several summits and even discussed making a supranational currency -- that would pull the rug out from the U.S. dollar.

What's important here is that global emerging powers have good relations and are inclined to work together. For instance, China just signed major contracts to build factories and a high-speed rail in Brazil.

Brazil, Canada, and Mexico all invest a greater share of GDP in clean energy

A Pew survey found that Brazil invests 0.37% of its economy in clean energy. Canada invests 0.25% and Mexico invests 0.14%. America is eleventh in the world at 0.13%.

Hugo Chavez is still in power

The CIA has a notorious history of interventions in Latin America, supposedly targeting Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán, Fidel Castro, Manuel Noriega, Rios Montt, Che Guevara, and many others. But they haven't stopped Hugo Chavez from railing against the United States for years. Clearly America has adopted a more passive regional strategy.


Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/10-signs-the-us-is-losing-its-influence-in-the-western-hemisphere-535456.html?tickers=eem%2Cewz%2Cfxi%2Ceeb%2Cjjm%2C%5Edji%2Cxle

Wasn't sure whether to post this here or under foreing politics!

Has anyone taken a look at the consoles of the operators of the toll booths?

I have been reading their consoles and was shocked to see the toll price displayed on the screen.

I have been trying to get a picture of the screen for about two weeks now without success hence the delay in relaying this.

Believe it or not, what I have seen consistently displayed on the screen is:

Twenty Naira (N20.00)

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. I have been seeing N20.00!

I would like someone else to confirm this, please!

AjanleKoko:
Ironically, when I visited India recently, and was asking a native why their state of infrastructure was so appalling, he had this to say:

'There is too much opposition to everything. When the government tries to do something, they get on the average four or five lawsuits stopping them from doing anything. Result is, at the end of the day, nothing is ever done, or anything done is never finished or done with very poor quality.'
Also, the 'human rights activist', Adegboruwa, has a street named after him, off the road where you have TPH. He has a nice mansion there. Human rights activist indeed!

I hope we are not heading down this road!

Published 9/29/2010 1:00:00 AM

Lekki-Epe Expressway: Lagos challenges court’s jurisdiction over lawyer’s suit
Tony Amokeodo
Lagos State government on Tuesday challenged the jurisdiction of a Lagos High Court in Igbosere to entertain a suit by a Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Ebun Adegboruwa, asking the court to restrain the state from collecting toll or tariff from any person for the use of Lekki-Epe Expressway.

When the matter came up before Justice Samuel Candide-Johnson, lawyer from the state Attorney-General Chambers, Mr. Olusemo Elueme, told the court that the state had filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection on the competence of the court to entertain the suit.

Also, the Lekki Concession Company Limited’s lawyer, Mr. Wunmi Adegbomire, told the court that his client has filed a Preliminary objection, saying his attempt to serve the claimant with the said notice was rebuffed.

Adegbomire urged the court to grant him extension of time to enable him effect service on the parties.

But, the claimant, argued that the notices of preliminary objection filed by the first and second defendants were not ripe for hearing.

Ebun-Adegboruwa added that the defendants have not compiled with Order 44 of the Lagos state Civil Procedure Rules.

He told the court that all the defendants were served with his originating summons since August saying that they delayed to file their objections.

He urged the court to give an order in order to preserve the res (subject matter) pending the determination of the suit.

But Lagos State had in its preliminary objection, argued that the action is statute barred by virtue of Section 2(a) of the Public Officers Protection Law Cap P26 Volume 6 Laws of Lagos State 200.

It argued that suit his was predicated on Section 15 (II) of the Constitution which deals with fundamental objectives and principles of state policy.

The state also claimed that the suit constituted abuse of court process, hence the court lacks the require jurisdiction to hear it.

The claimant had in his originating summons sought for an order directing Lagos State government to remove and dismantle the Admiralty Circle Plaza toll points erected on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, claiming that the action was hindering free mobility and the use of the said expressway.

The case has been adjourned till October 4.


Source:http://www.punchontheweb.com/Article2Print.aspx?theartic=Art20100929104935

@Beaf.

Good intiative!

Website bookmarked.

Aigbofa:
True, they lived in a period when hardwork and honesty meant something. A few Nigerians like that still exists, but they have learnt their lessons very well and are quietly working away in foreign universities until someday when sanity returns to Nigeria, if ever.

Very sad that things have so degenerated.

I think we lost it when we lost our values.

Does Nigeria still produce geniuses who have social consciences?

More on Obi:

Obi helped form the Dynamic Party of Nigeria, of which he served as its first secretary-general. After the party merged with the larger National Council of Nigerian and Cameroon, Obi was elected as part of the Nigerian delegation that negotiated the country’s path to self rule at two London conferences in 1957 and 1958.

After Nigeria’s independence from Britain in 1960, Obi was elected a legislator in the Eastern House of Assembly in 1960, he refused to vacate his seat in the national legislature in Lagos, the Speaker of the regional house ordered that Obi be physically removed by security agents. This order was obeyed and Obi decided to commit himself to regional affairs.

In 1962, Obi was arrested and charged with treason in a closed trial organized by the then national civilian government, who accused him and others, including the main opposition leader at the time, Obafemi Awolowo, of plotting to overthrow the government. He was later released for “want of evidence.”

When the Civil War broke out in 1966, Obi sided with Biafran, working for the rebel leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. For a brief period in the 1970s when he served in the National Revenue Mobilization Commission.

Obi derided religion and ethnic extremism, and the culture of corruption pervading the Nigerian political class. He national newspaper columnist in the 1980s, writing under the title, "I speak For the People."

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chike_Obi

‘Prof. Ayodele Awojobi is, undoubtedly, one of the most gifted and insightful teachers that have ever paraded the precincts of this great citadel of learning. Anyone who had had the good fortune to encounter the incredibly talented and prodigious polyvalent academic, would agree that Awojobi was indeed a man and a half, the likes of whom appear, perhaps, only once in a generation’
, Akin Oyebode

‘At the University of Lagos in the late 70’s and early 80’s Professor Awojobi had held sway the University’s community with his seminal lectures like ‘Nigeria in search of a social order’, ‘where our oil money has gone’, "In search of a political order" and "Nigeria Today" amongst others which had made Awojobi an emerging participant of a literary insights of those days.’
, Paul Mamza

"I became attracted to Ayodele Awojobi. And believe me, it is for this reason that I went to the faculty of Engineering and studied mechanical engineering. You see, I would not survive a day without reading all the newspapers. I met Awojobi in the journal, and I became attracted to him. And so I decided that I was going to study whatever course this man read, "
, Justus Olugbenga Daniel(a.k.a OGD)

"Awojobi came to Park Lane (where Awolowo's residence was located in Apapa, Lagos) to argue with the leader. He would pick on any topic and argue with Chief Awolowo as if they were colleagues. He started buying books on law and was planning to do a degree in law so as to match Awolowo on points of law,"
, Odia Ofeimun

‘.I can only talk of Prof. Ayo Awojobi in the present. In Awojobi you see a thoroughly brilliant, confident, selfless and patriotic academic whose horizon is very wide. In the Faculty, he is primus inter pares. He is different things to different observers. A guy tells you if you can be an engineer, you can be any other thing you choose to be. If you end up being an engineer, you will love him and say he is brilliant. If you are unable to make it, you will hate him and call him a braggart. He is all of the above.’
, Titi Omo-Ettu

…the late Professor (Ayodele Awojobi) established a sound and worthy reputation as a gifted scientist but one with a social conscience as evident in his revolutionary interrogation of the Nigerian State in the media."
, Reuben Abati

', I thought if by chance I found myself in the position of power, I would honour this man who, even in death, endured verbal attacks from those he fought for,
, Kunle Awobodu

‘Prof. Ayo Awojobi, in his life-time, was a rare Nigerian, part of a special breed whose major interest was the welfare of others and indeed, of the Nigerian nation at large. He was truly respected and highly revered by his students for his uncommon brilliance and uncanny ability to reduce the rigours of engineering science to simple logic and easy vocation. At another plane, he fought relentlessly for the institution of probity and accountability in government and transparency and focus in governance.
, Temilola Kehinde

‘If Ayo Awojobi had lived to old age, he would have been seventy-one years old now. Having completed his PhD in 1964, two years after a Bachelors degree, he came in as one of the pioneers of the then new Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos in 1965. Professor Ayo Awojobi died at the relatively young age of 47 in the heat of the battle for a better Nigeria. That battle still rages on. Sometimes one shudders at the risk and other things Awojobi would have done under the Abacha regime he did not live to see’
, O A. Fakilede

To be a social crusader in favour of the amelioration of the human condition is normally a courageous selfless feat. To be iconoclastic in challenging the rulership of the day for not living up to popular yearnings, that takes exceptional courage. The late Prof. Awojobi was not only exceptionally selfless and courageous, he was both an epitome and personification of encyclopaedic intellectual ingenuity. He was, therefore, a quintensential role model.
, Adebayo Ninalowo

There is a generation of Nigerians who do not know anything about Prof Awojobi, it is incumbent and imperative that his memory is not besmirched by specious comparisons because if we do not set the records straight, who the hell will?
, Tunde Bilesanm

Sources:
http://www.cyberschuulnews.com/CYBERSCHUULSHOUT2008-3.html

Ayodele Awojobi, in the wake of the presidential election results that returned the incumbent, Shehu Shagari as President in the Nigerian Second Republic, became very vocal in the national newspapers and magazines, going as far as suing the Federal Government of Nigeria for what he strongly believed was a widespread election rigging. With all his court cases against the Nigerian government thrown out of court, he delved into the law books, himself being only a mechanical engineer, claiming that he would earn his law degrees in record time, to enable him better argue with the opposition at the federal courts.

He used the universities as a bastion, going from campus to campus to make speeches at student-rallies, hoping to sensitize them to what he perceived as the ills of a corrupt government. Ayodele Awojobi authored several political books over the course of his ideological struggles against a perceived, corrupt federal government. These books were usually made available during his public rallies or symposiums.

Any intention Ayodele Awojobi ever had of entering partisan politics, was revealed by the man himself when he spoke on national television, saying: "At the age of 65, I will have built the infrastructure. There would be very few illiterates in Nigeria when I mount
the soapbox. Then, I will go into proper politics".
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayodele_Awojobi#Political_ambition

Ayodele Awojobi:

The man in whose honour we are here gathered today, the late Ayodele Awojobi, was an uncommon academic, engineer, inventor, author, social commentator and political activist. It is no exaggeration to say that in Awojobi, we were presented with a man who approximated a modern-day Leonardo da Vinci and Albert Einstein rolled in one. It was as if our late Professor had a premonition that his sojourn on this planet was going to be brief. For, he packed so much into his life and thereby succeeded in leaving his footprints on the sands of time.

Professor Ayodele Awojobi, as we all know, had graduated with a First Class in Mechanical Engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University and ended with a Ph.D. and D.Sc. from the Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of London. He became a Professor at 37 and died at 47, that is, for just 10 years during which period he demonstrated thorough grounding especially in mechanical vibrations and numerous academic disciplines, so much so that he soared so high in public consciousness as both a consummate engineer and critical social analyst, the omission of whose exploits would be clearly inexcusable in any chronicle of people and events in Nigeria of his time and beyond.

Professor Awojobi showed through his uncanny intellect, uncompromising attitude towards academic excellence and dogged commitment to the betterment of the society the promise and possibilities of Nigeria. His heritage is a perpetual challenge and inspiration to succeeding generations that the best is actually possible if only we are ready and willing to put things right in this country. The fact that we are today reminiscing about the exploits of the great man 24 years after his demise is sufficient proof, if there was any need for such, that death can only take away great men but it cannot destroy their good works.

Our prayer is that may Nigeria be blessed with more persons like Awojobi who would be well placed to illuminate the path towards a better Nigeria and constitute a searing and veritable scourge to evil-doers, negative forces and all those that do not wish the nation and the people well.

Source:http://www.cyberschuulnews.com/CYBERSCHUULSHOUT2008-3.html

Chike Obi:

Obi was lecturer, and later Senior Lecturer at the University of Ibadan 1959 till 1962; Associate Professor of Mathematics (1970), and Professor of Mathematics from 1971 to 1985 at the University of Lagos.

In the course of his career, he was Dean, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Lagos (1971-73); Chairman, Department of Mathematics (1971-77); acting dean, Faculty of Science (1981-82). He was made emeritus professor following his retirement from the University of Lagos. He is also a 1987 Gold Medalist of the University of Lagos. Shortly after retirement, he founded the Onitsha-based scientific institute.

Obi's excellence in mathematics is matched only by a "fanatical" patriotism. He maintains that "a national leader or servant must not be a religious fanatic, must not be a tribal fanatic,but must be a fanatic in only one thing: {Fanatic Patriot.}"

Such passion and devotion to fatherland and humanity led him on the war path with the government which accused him in 1961 of distributing a seditious pamphlet titled The people: Facts that you must know. For this he was convicted. Justice Clement De Lestang gave the verdict that "in all the circumstances of the case therefore, and having regard in particular to the position of the accused in the community and the fact that he enjoys an unblemished character, I have come to the conclusion that a fine will be the appropriate punishment in this case. I sentence the accused to pay a fine of £100 (pounds) or to go to prison for three months IHL (in hard labour) in default of payment".

Perhaps in reference to this experience and belief in his innocence, one of Obi's favourite quotations is: "The belief that there is only one truth and that oneself is in possession of it seems to me the deepest root of all that is evil in the world."

In the course of his political odyssey, the great mathematician said one of his major goals is "to bring about a scientific technological revolution in Nigeria". He once added: "If I can do this only by becoming Head of State or Head of Government, I will do so.

"Being Head of State or of Government, if I must be one, is just a necessary tool to achieve my sole aim of bringing about a scientific technological revolution in the fatherland".

Obi was Secretary General of the Dynamic Party of Nigeria (1951-56), member for Onitsha Urban in the Federal Parliament (1960-61), and member for Onitsha Urban East, Eastern House of Assembly (1961-66). He documented his political activities in Our Struggle, Part I (John Okwesa and Company 1953) and Our Struggle Part II, (Pacific
Printers International 1962).
Source:

http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/PEEPS/obi-chike-fermat.html

I remember reading about the likes of Chike Obi (Professor of Mathematics) and Ayodele Awojobi (Professor of Engineering) both of UNILAG when I was growing up.

Growing up, I looked up to these two scientific geniuses who made their impact felt on the political scene.

In some ways they have influenced what I am today.

Here are a snippets on these two:

Is the house detached or semi-detached?

What title?

How much?

Jare - Yoruba: Please
Jor- Yoruba : Please (It's actually joo)
Bia- Igbo: Come
Chineke- Igbo: God
Nitori Olorun- Yoruba: For God's sake
Kai- Hausa : Stop! (Exclamation?)
Eh ehn? -
Yeee! - Yoruba: Oh! (Exclamation)

Biko- Igbo: Please
Gba!- Yoruba: Accept

knotty:
Whoever that guy is, he is finished in corporate employment in Nigeria. Those unforgiving bustards at the helm of corporate Nigeria will hunt and haunt him down. He should ask D`Banj.

Please educate me. What happened to D'Banj?

johnie:
The funky preacher, who was the first candidate to declare his presidential ambition some months ago, told a gathering of journalists during the declaration that the first 24-hours of his presidency will be dedicated to God almighty who told him some years ago that one day he will become Nigerian President.

Okotie first ran for the President under the banner of the Justice Party but lost to Olusegun Obasanjo in the 2003 elections.

He ran again in 2007 as a member of the Fresh Democratic Party and lost to Umaru Yar’Adua in the 2007 elections.

So he was the first to declare his ambition this time.

Justice Party was 1999? So long ago? I forgot about Fresh. I wonder what platform he will run on this time.

I remember watching the convention of the National Democratic Perty on whose platform he wanted to contest in 1999. He lost badly to Ike Nwachukwu before swinging over to the Justice Party.

I think it was the experience of 1999 that led him to form Fresh. Is that party still alive?

2011 Race: Okotie Begs For Funds

Presidential Candidate of Fresh Democratic Party (FDP) in the 2011 election, Reverend Chris Okotie, is soliciting for funds from Nigerians for a successful campaign.

The pastor of Household of God Church in Lagos State, South West Nigeria, intends to succeed President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan next year.

Through text messages, Okotie has called on Nigerians to join his dream and support his party through financial contributions made to a Diamond Bank account.

“Fresh Democratic Party needs your support. Kindly send your donations to Chris Okotie Campaign Fund Account 05 72010003166 Diamond Bank. Thank you,” his party said in the text message.

When contacted yesterday, Okotie did not deny the request. He did not return our call and text message at the time of going to press.

The funky preacher, who was the first candidate to declare his presidential ambition some months ago, told a gathering of journalists during the declaration that the first 24-hours of his presidency will be dedicated to God almighty who told him some years ago that one day he will become Nigerian President.

However, the man of God had said that God did not disclose when he will become President.

His motivation, he said, comes from a patriotic zeal to lead Nigeria through a much needed change.

Born to Francis Idje and Cecilia Okotie, in Ethiope-West, Delta State (then Bendel State) on 16 June 1958, Okotie first ran for the President under the banner of the Justice Party but lost to Olusegun Obasanjo in the 2003 elections.

He ran again in 2007 as a member of the Fresh Democratic Party and lost to Umaru Yar’Adua in the 2007 elections.

Reverend Okotie has charged President Jonathan to write his name in gold by ensuring that every vote counts in the 2011 elections through viable mechanisms for free and fair elections in Nigeria as well as the conduct of acceptable on-going electoral reforms.

He claimed that the PDP-led Federal Government is a product of rigging, and he could therefore set things right in the 2011 elections to elect and not to select people to represent Nigerians in leadership positions.

“One of these is electoral reform, and also transparency and good governance. We can’t have true democracy if the people’s votes do not count; where selection instead of election is what produces the leaders,” Okotie said during the declaration.

Okotie is married to Stephanie Henshaw, the mother of three who was married twice. Okotie has said that Stephanie is the best thing that ever happened to him and promised her that she would soon become the first lady of Nigeria.

But Okotie faces a daunting task as his party remains greatly unrepresented in most parts of the country and most of his governorship candidates have remained unknown. In his facebook account for example, while he has only 602 friends, President Jonathan has 218, 755.

—Simon Ateba


Source:http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2010/09/17/2011-race-okotie-begs-for-funds/

How much are the plots going for? And what are the plans of the developer?

Lekki-Ajah Toll Gate: Suit Adjourned Till After Vacation

Posted By On September 2, 2010 @ 11:36 am In Metro,News | 1 Comment

A suit instituted against the Lagos State Government and four others over the new toll gate along Lekki-Epe expressway by a human rights activist, Barrister Ebun Adegboruwa, has been adjourned.

In an affidavit sworn to by Adegboruwa, who is not only a resident of Lekki-Ajah, but also a community leader in the area, he is urging the court to order the dismantling of the toll points termed Admiralty Circle Plaza as well as restraining the Lagos State Government and its agents from collecting any toll or levy at the toll points.

Joined as co-defendants are Lekki Consession Company Limited, Lagos Works Management Board, the Attorney-General of Lagos State and Eti Osa Local Government.

Barrister Adegboruwa averred that as one of the residents whose house, law office and church are located in the area, the toll gate, apart from the hardship it will cause, will also hinder free flow of traffic and free movement of goods and services.

He averred further that roads have been constructed in other areas of the state like Okota, Ajose Adeogun, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun without toll gates erected.

In a bid to ensure the compulsory payment of the toll gate levies, all the community’s outlets, companies and other business concerns along the road have been fenced off.

The claimant also averred that the Lagos State Government is duty bound to provide adequate facilities for the mobility of the people, goods and services throughout the state, adding that residents of the community were not consulted before the toll gates were constructed.

He said that there is currently no law in existence made by the Lagos State House of Assembly authorising the collection of tolls on public highways.


Article printed from P.M. NEWS Nigeria: http://pmnewsnigeria.com

URL to article: http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2010/09/02/lekki-ajah-toll-gate-suit-adjourned-till-after-vacationadjourned/

^^

I am sorry I could not give you further updates. I eventually got home (and then the Flamingoes lost the match  )

johnie:
Took 3 minutes to reach the SPAR junction from Amazon Energy.

Still trudging towards 3rd round about.

On Wednesday, it took me just three minutes to travel from amazon Junction to the Spar junction.

The same journey took me about one hour forty-five minutes yesterday! This despite the fact that I drove through phase 1 to short-circuit the journey!

I am still trying to figure out what happened on Tuesday and Wednesday when the roads were relatively free.

Now at chevron. What a journey!

Fence now erected up to the front of the local government.

At third round about.

Just got to Ilasan!

Still stuck between stillwaters and ilasan o!

I haven't heard anything from him or his party (Justice Party or so)

Anyone with info on this?

Just got to stillwaters!

We are really crawling now!

Extra lane not open to cars. Probably a factor?

It seems those on the expressway from amazon have not been moving. This traffic is heavy!

Lastma officials are controlling traffic at the roundabout.

@ second round about.

Road leading up to is bad. Flooded in some parts!