Abstract

The inefficiency and lack of urban transport services and infrastructure is a major impediment to economic growth and urban productivity in cities of developing countries like Nigeria This study is aimed at assessing the impact of poor road infrastructure on urban households using environmental valuation techniques The study is based on a survey research carried out with the distribution of structured questionnaires to 1040 households in eight metropolitan local government areas namely Alimosho Apapa Eti-osa Ikeja Kosofe Mushin Shomolu and Surulere in Lagos State to elicit information on current condition of infrastructure in the area household consequential cost due to poor road condition willingness to pay for improved road condition preferred service option for road infrastructure Analysis was carried out using descriptive statistical tools Results from the study shows that urban roads in Lagos are in a deplorable condition and households suffer a lot of consequential damages arising from it The results also show that households are willing to pay for improved road conditions The paper recommends that the government should formulate a good infrastructure policy that will enhance the sustainability of infrastructure over time and should also encourage public participation in urban infrastructure provision and maintenance