An assessment of road transport infrastructure development in Bukuru, Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assesses road transport infrastructure development in Bukuru, Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria. A total of 150 copies of questionnaire were administered in the study area and 123 copies were returned for analysis. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The findings of the study revealed that road transportation facilities play a major role in how the activities of the commuters are carried out such as how fast, safe, and when they can reach their various destinations and locations to carry out their various activities daily. The findings also revealed that most of the roads in the study area are in a deplorable state because they were either constructed with substandard materials or are not maintained properly. Based on the findings, the study recommends that roads should be fixed and maintained using quality materials, widening of narrow roads and construction of flyovers at strategic places to ease traffic flow in such areas.