Edo govt flags off flyover construction in Benin City

The Edo State Government has flagged off the construction of a flyover bridge at Ramat Park in Benin City with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) engaged to handle the project.

The construction is expected to be completed within an 18-month timeline, addressing traffic congestion and improving infrastructure in the city.

The state governor Monday Okpebholo, during the groundbreaking ceremony, emphasised the significance of the project, describing it as a transformative step to enhance transportation, boost economic activity, and improve the social dynamics of Benin City and Edo State.

According to him, the project is critical to fulfilling his administration’s infrastructure development goals.

The announcement was contained in a statement by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor

The governor said the flyover would serve as a major gateway connecting Benin City to other parts of Nigeria via the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Asaba expressways.

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“Therefore, Ramat Park Fly-Over will provide a new lease of life for motorists in Benin City and communities along these two corridors; the Benin-Auchi Expressway and the Benin-Asaba Expressway,” Okpebholo said.

“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the Speaker and other honourable members of the House of Assembly for their cooperation. To the contractor, CCECC Nigeria Limited, we look forward to seeing you work day and night to meet the 18-month completion period.”

Okpebholo noted that the Ramat Park Flyover is the first of three planned under his administration, with additional projects at Dawson Road Junction and Sapele Road/Adesuwa Road Junction.