9jaRealist:


Wire mesh fencing is used on roadways all over the world...
Let's quit effectively giving comfort to wrongdoers/lawbreakers by implying that the fault lies elsewhere.

afroniger:
It's usually those hawkers and urchins. They can be very destructive. Instead of using overhead bridges, they will rather risk their lives by tearing down those barricades.

9jaRealist:


There’s NOTHING “inferior” about them...
These are basic WIRE MESH used worldwide. If someone wants to do fanciful fencing, that’s their kpalanga but should be not our priority.

Originalsly:
I'm not surprised. I blame the planners. Why would they have mountainous overhead bridges in high pedestrian traffic areas? Did they consider people with load?... the aged? Can some supporters of these costly inconveniences explain to me why traffic lights were not placed to regulate the flow of both pedestrian and vehicle traffic? Not against the fence... but I'm against the ridge in this 21st century... maybe a good idea 1940/1950.... that's not at all progressive in these times.

Beedude:
These ones na original compare to what we have here

Focusmind:
Here we go again. Nobody is denying the fact that iron mesh is not used in other parts of the world. Most times, it is used in low density areas and not in a high urban centers where traffic - both human and vehicular are much. The picture you posted showed were they were used in an express way and low density area. See how scanty the area in the picture you posted looks.

Compare it to Lagos, where population density is high, with street hawkers everywhere and unruly commercial bus drivers. You need to up your game and ensure that whatever material you are using in those areas could withstand human interference. These are all factored in engineering process.

See another express with wrought iron

9jaRealist:



If only Nigerians are willing to try what apparently is a novelty to them of obeying basic (and quite often rather simple) rules and regulations, rather than constantly trying to be “sharp” (while labeling others “Dundee”) and to game the system, only to then turn around and wonder why they are surrounded by chaos and nothing ever seems to work. Or why their rulers effectively imbibe the same culture of lawlessness. SMH

virtuousMe:
i just activated mtn 1000 monthly plan, but i still can't use it to view pictures or watch videos on facebook, it gives me options to buy data from my phone credit to be able to. is anyone else experiencing this? please help.

uuzba:

Excellent pictures.
NOW, can you see any residential houses and market nearby? Where are the pedestrians?
NONE.
Wire mesh is used in the non residential areas. No market, no school, nothing to attract pedestrians.

Our own is upside down. 10 lane road right in the middle of residential area. How won't people cross the road everyday and break the fence?

autojosh:
Governor Akinwumi Ambode is in the twilight of his stint as the Governor of Lagos state.

Unarguably, as he makes his exit, he would be leaving behind not a few legacies.

Most of those legacies are evident in the road and transportation sector.

For instance, the Ambode administration introduced laybys, slip roads, etc on traffic-prone roads in the state. This has significantly aided in the free-flow of vehicular traffic in the state.

Also, he built 2 flyover bridges. The construction of another one – the third - is still ongoing.

Ambode also built not a few pedestrian bridges across the state. The resurrection of the Inland waterways mode of transport in Lagos state has reached an advanced stage, thanks to the Ambode-led government. Over 150 roads were reconstructed under his watch, etc.

However, one innovative solution to a long term challenge on roads in the state was introduced by the Ambode administration.

It is the installation of median wire-mesh fences along expressways in Lagos state.





Soon after his election as the governor of Lagos state, Gov. Ambode approved the installation of Wire-mesh fencing on medians on major expressways around Lagos state.

Installing Wire-mesh Fencing became necessary in order to ensure safety and orderliness on the expressways.

With these Wire-mesh fences, hawkers no longer have a field day on Lagos highway just as pedestrians do not cross the highway indiscriminately like before.

Instead, pedestrians are left with no choice than to use pedestrian bridges, walkways or other designated places.

Also, with the fences, pickpockets, robbers and other criminals who emerge from nowhere and snatch valuables from unsuspecting pedestrians and motorists before disappearing into their hideouts have also being prevented from operating easily.

Many agree that the presence of the median fences contributed to the remarkable free-flow of traffic on major highways in Lagos.

These constructions have also enabled the government to save the cost of enforcing environmental laws in the state.

Sadly, these fences are – one of Ambode’s legacies in the road transport sector – is already being destroyed. And this is happening even before his exit as a single term governor of the state.




The massive vandalization of these fences is easily noticed at locations like Ojota, Ketu, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi, Barracks bus stop, etc.

These median fences, which were designed to be easily fixed or replaced if any segment is damaged, is being left to further deteriorate.

As these Wire-mesh Fencing gets vandalized, insanity is fast returning to most expressways in Lagos state.

As a result, pedestrians now avail themselves of the cutouts on these fences to cross busy expressways, in the process endangering their lives, and also impeding the free flow of traffic.

Also, hawkers and miscreants are taking advantage of the opportunity presented by the vandalized fences to stage a come-back to some of these expressways.

Sadly, LAMATA – the agency whose purview it is to maintain these road infrastructures – appears to be unconcerned about the speedy degradation of the median fences on the expressway.

With the incoming of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, it is expected that this particular legacy of Governor Ambode will be preserved and kept well-maintained.

















Source:

https://autojosh.com/this-ambodes-legacy-is-being-destroyed-even-before-his-exit-photos/

Timmyspy:

Restart your phone.

Timmyspy:

Restart your phone.

Wiseandtrue:

Keep exposing how immature you are.

Continue you wey carry the whole problem for head

Focusmind:


Here we go again. Nobody is denying the fact that iron mesh is not used in other parts of the world. Most times, it is used in low density areas and not in a high urban centers where traffic - both human and vehicular are much. The picture you posted showed were they were used in an express way and low density area. See how scanty the area in the picture you posted looks.

Compare it to Lagos, where population density is high, with street hawkers everywhere and unruly commercial bus drivers. You need to up your game and ensure that whatever material you are using in those areas could withstand human interference. These are all factored in engineering process.

See another express with wrought iron

9jaRealist:

uuzba:

Oh?
So where are the people?
We are looking at the boundary of two separate functional towns with a road separating both. People can transact their full business on either side of the road. The road does not divide their town and they don't need to cross it. Amenities are provided on either side.
The road was put there first. Both towns expanded from their city centres outwards. The houses at the edge are the cheapest houses on the cheapest land because of vehicle noise from the roads.
The fence protects children living in these areas from venturing to the road. In UK, I saw fences along the railway line. They were placed specifically to prevent people trying to commit suicide.
The point remains that Western nations do not build 10 lane roads in the middle of town, put fences on them and expect people not to cross the roads or damage the fences in the process of trying to do so.
Don't just be in UK or US vexing for Nigerians. You have to study the people and their history. Then you will understand why certain things appear the way they do.

uuzba:

Oh?
So where are the people?
We are looking at the boundary of two separate functional towns with a road separating both. People can transact their full business on either side of the road. The road does not divide their town and they don't need to cross it. Amenities are provided on either side.
The road was put there first. Both towns expanded from their city centres outwards. The houses at the edge are the cheapest houses on the cheapest land because of vehicle noise from the roads.
The fence protects children living in these areas from venturing to the road. In UK, I saw fences along the railway line. They were placed specifically to prevent people trying to commit suicide.
The point remains that Western nations do not build 10 lane roads in the middle of town, put fences on them and expect people not to cross the roads or damage the fences in the process of trying to do so.
Don't just be in UK or US vexing for Nigerians. You have to study the people and their history. Then you will understand why certain things appear the way they do.

Cityfirstborn:
Typical of black man. zero maintenance culture, violence and destructive nature

Originalsly:
I'm not surprised. I blame the planners. Why would they have mountainous overhead bridges in high pedestrian traffic areas? Did they consider people with load?... the aged? Can some supporters of these costly inconveniences explain to me why traffic lights were not placed to regulate the flow of both pedestrian and vehicle traffic? Not against the fence... but I'm against the ridge in this 21st century... maybe a good idea 1940/1950.... that's not at all progressive in these times.

Rosskii:


I HAVE TOLD YOU PEOPLE: STOP EQUATING WHAT HAPPENS IN NIGERIA WITH ''THE BLACK MAN''.

This is Kigali, Rwanda. It is run by black men. You will struggle to find a single grain of sand on the road. Rwanda is just recovering from a terrible civil war.

They are not alone in Africa. There are other places on the continent equally as clean and well maintained, and they are run by black people.

STOP EQUATING WHAT HAPPENS IN NIGERIA WITH ''THE BLACK MAN''.

A few pics of Kigali:

[img]https://themarblemedia.files./2018/03/kigali-the-most-beautiful-city-in-africa456.jpg?w=700[/img]




















I mean, this place is cleaner than many European and Asian capitals. The public facilities are maintained with uncanny perfection. Black men are running the place. Leave black men alone please. Face your country.

Ugosample:


Rwanda is the exception, not the rule

when OVER 80% behave in a certain way, that behaviour become associated with that set of people.


Even black dominated areas in western and oriental countries are MOSTLY run down

so what are you saying?