‘Port Harcourt road, Aba will be ready December 2024’
Residents and motorists plying the busy Effurun and Warri roads in Delta State have expressed joy, following the mobilisation to site of Julius Berger, with a view to commencing the construction of flyover bridges and road expansion.
The construction company was on Monday mobilised to the popular DSC roundabout to commence the construction of three flyovers, cloverleaf, pedestrian bridges as well as ancillary road expansion, as part of the state’s plan for infrastructure development and urban renewal of Warri, Uvwie and environs.
A supervising engineer from the state Ministry of Works, Emmanuel Oghorodje, who was on ground to ensure smoothness of the operation, said Julius Berger had completed planning and demarcation of the roads before mobilising to site. He expressed confidence that given the commitment of the state government to ensure speedy completion of the projects, the company will deliver as scheduled.
He said measures have been put in place to reduce traffic jams on the road while work is ongoing, and urged road users to follow instructions and obey traffic officers.
Some motorists and traders in the area lauded Governor Oborevwori for the projects and called for a speedy completion. They noted that when completed, the projects will boost economic activities in the metropolis.
Recall that on October 18, 2023, Delta State government and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc signed a N78 billion contract for the construction of three flyovers, a cloverleaf, pedestrian bridges and ancillary road expansion projects in the oil-rich Effurun and Warri metropolis, regarded as the economic nerve-centre of Delta State.
Meanwhile, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on Port Harcourt Road, Aba, being handled by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
He spoke during an inspection of the road. The governor expressed satisfaction and assured residents of Aba that better days are ahead for all.
According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko, the governor said he had been assured by Julius Berger that Port Harcourt Road would be ready for use by December 2024.
He urged Aba people to cooperate with the contractor to enable completion of the job in record time. He also admonished residents on the need to imbibe good sanitary habits.
