Authors : C.N. Mama, A.C. Nweze, P.I. Obe, C.C. Nnaji, I.A. Yakubu and F.O. Okechukwu
Abstract: Review in terms of the research undertaken is a formal assessment of the road drainage system in Nsukka town (urban). The eight major roads that convey most traffic were used as case study with the intention of changing or improving them to achieve sustainability. The aim of this review is to evaluate the existing condition of roads and drainage structures, explore the impacts of waste on drainage systems in Nsukka town (urban) and to identify the reasons behind drainage problems in roads focusing on current situation of Nsukka town. Some areas of Nsukka town already have great amount of erosion problem like in Onuiyi-Road and University Road which requires serious attention and this might have occurred due to lack of continuous channelization of drainage systems and on people’s opinion on sustainability of these drainage systems. Hence, a conclusion was reached from the product of the research work. Maintenance of many of the existing drainage facilities was found to be poor which has posed a threat to lives and property. Recommendations on both improvements of waste management practices and maintenance or reconstruction of those drainage systems with severe damages, among others were made.
C.N. Mama, A.C. Nweze, P.I. Obe, C.C. Nnaji, I.A. Yakubu and F.O. Okechukwu, 2019. Review of Road Drainage System-A Case Study of Nsukka Town in Enugu State, Nigeria. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 14: 6810-6819.