Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has flagged off construction of additional roads to connect the state capital with inter-state highways, at N4.9 billion.

The governor said the roads had been in the state’s master plan since its creation over 40 years ago.

The roads include Gombe/Maiduguri bypass, Sabon Kaura/Jos bypass, rehabilitation of one kilometre dual-carriage Muda Lawal Market road and Yukubun Bauchi Quarters Road.

“The construction of these roads will reduce heavy traffic within the metropolis and ensure seamless traffic in Maiduguri and Gombe axes of the state capital. The projects attract compensation from 4.4 kilometres, which features three lanes of 10.8 metres wide,” Mohammed said.