Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has commissioned the 10-kilometre Warri/Sapele/Benin Dual Carriageway, spanning Uvwie and Okpe Local Government Areas of the state for reconstruction.
In a speech at the ceremony in Effurun, on Tuesday, Oborevwori said that the project “represents a symbol of renewed collaboration between the Federal and State Governments.
“This project represents another major step forward in the infrastructure renewal drive of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government, in collaboration with the Delta Government,” he said.
ThemomentNG reports that the project commenced from the Effurun Roundabout by Spare Parts Market and terminates after Ohore, before Ometan Bridge.
Oborevwori said that the project is for the benefit of Nigerian road users.
He described the road as a critical national infrastructure connecting major cities across the South-South and providing access to other parts of the country.
“The section we are flagging off covers a dual carriageway with reinforced concrete pavement, expanded shoulders and extensive stormwater drainage systems, all designed to provide durability and ensure the safety of road users.
“Although this road is a federal route, the users are Delta residents and Nigerians, and their safety and comfort are what matter most to us,” he said.
Oborevwori said that the initiative underscored the gains of synergy between the two tiers of government.
He emphasised that development becomes faster, when governments work together in the interest of the people.
He lamented the hardship suffered by commuters and transporters on the route due to its deplorable condition.
He said that its reconstruction would enhance mobility, reduce travel time, and spur economic growth along the corridor.
Oborevwori also said that beyond the economic benefits, the project would strengthen security along the route.
“Criminals often exploit bad roads to commit crimes.
“Once completed, this highway will make movement safer and improve the response of security agencies,” he said.
The governor further disclosed that the Delta Government had paid ₦10 billion in compensation to facilitate the ongoing construction of the Second Niger Bridge access road.
