Enugu-Onitsha Road Nears Completion, Opens By March 31
The Enugu-Onitsha road, a crucial transportation artery in Southeast Nigeria, is nearing completion, with some kilometres of the second lane expected to be opened to traffic by March 31.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the contractor to ensure the road is opened on schedule, saying it will be a significant Easter celebration gift for the people of the Southeast.
The road project, which spans 107 km, has over 50% of the work completed. The minister expressed confidence that the project will be completed within the stipulated timeframe.
According to Umahi, “The road is a priority project for President Tinubu who is keen on improving infrastructure in the Southeast region.” Umahi said.
The minister noted that the road will boost economic activity, reduce travel time, and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
The Enugu-Onitsha road is part of a larger plan to connect the Southeast to other parts of the country. The minister said the government is committed to completing the project, which will have a significant impact on the regional economy.
Residents of Enugu State have welcomed the development, saying it will ease traffic congestion and improve access to markets.
The minister urged the people of Southeast to support the president’s efforts to improve infrastructure in the region.
“The project involves the construction of a concrete road, which will ensure durability and reduce maintenance costs,” Umahi said.
The Enugu-Onitsha road project is one of several infrastructure projects underway in Nigeria, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting economic growth. The minister expressed confidence that the project will be a game-changer for the Southeast region.
The contractor, CECC, has assured the government of its commitment to completing the project on schedule. The minister has directed the resident engineer to ensure the road is opened to traffic by March 31.
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been praised for his commitment to infrastructure development in the Southeast.
Speaking at a project site in Enugu State, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, credited the president with transforming the Southeast, citing the ongoing construction of a flyover bridge and other projects.
Umahi noted that the president had directed that payment be made to contractors working on similar projects, including the one in Enugu State.
He appealed to the contractor, CECC, to accelerate the pace of work, assuring them that payment would be made soon.
The project, which has reached 90% completion, includes the relocation of utilities such as electrical facilities and water pipelines.
The president is expected to commission the flyover bridge by May, as the minister expressed confidence that the contractor would complete the remaining work within two months.
