Road Infrastructure: Edo to Get First Flyover as Okpebholo Flags off Project

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As part of immediate solution to traffic congestion in the Benin metropolis, Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of a flyover at Ramat Park, the first in the state when completed.
Performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Governor Okpebholo said his administration would also construct two more flyovers at Dawson Road and Sapele Road/Adesuwa Road junctions, both in Benin City.
According to him, the completion of Ramat Park flyover would transform the economy and social fortunes of the state capital and the entire state.
Governor Okpebholo said as the gateway to Benin City and other parts of the country, the construction of the bridge would provide a lease of life to motorists and commuters along the two corridors of the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Asaba Expressways.
He said: “I warmly welcome you to the groundbreaking and flag-off ceremony of the construction of the Ramat Park flyover here in Benin city. We have gathered to witness the beginning of a very important project that will transform the economy and social fortunes of our capital city and indeed Edo State. Ramat Park is a gateway to Benin City and other parts of the country.
“Therefore, Ramat Park Flyover will provide a new lease of life to motorists in Benin City and communities along these two corridors: the Benin-Auchi Expressway and the Benin-Asaba Expressway.
“During our campaigns a few months ago, I specifically promised to construct flyovers to ease transportation and reduce the traffic gridlock in our city. Today, one week into my administration, we are here to fulfil that promise and deliver the dividends of democracy.
“This is the first flyover we are constructing, and we are going to construct more. There will be one by Dawson Road junction and another one by Sapele Road/Adesuwa Road junction.
“Benin City was the first capital city of Africa when Europeans first came to the continent in the 14th century. So, we must give the city a befitting facelift to also encourage the development of tourism.
“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. Let me assure Edo people that in the execution of this project, my administration will abide by all relevant laws.
“To our motorists here, please bear with us, as you also make some sacrifices by being patient with the contractors throughout the next 18 months.”
Daughter of a former Governor of Edo State, Amen Ogbemudia- Uhuangho, who is resident in the area, thanked the Governor for his visionary leadership which she said is fast bringing hope to Edo people. She said Governor Okpebholo would perform well as the steps he had taken had shown that he meant well for Edo people.
A youth of the host community, Oregbeni, Emmanuel Aigbogun, appreciated the governor for these bold steps, adding that he had written his name in gold through the construction of the bridge.
According to Aigbogun, “You made a promise, and you are here to fulfill that promise today by doing the ground-breaking and flag-off of the Ramat Park flyover. We are behind you and will continue to support your administration”.