Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially kicked off the construction of the Agbor/Uromi Junction Flyover in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area.
The project which aims to address the long-standing issue of traffic congestion and frequent accidents at the busy junction is being handled by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
The flyover is designed to include a 1.3-kilometre flyover bridge along the Uromi–Agbor Highway, dual carriageways with two lanes in each direction, ramps, roundabouts, concrete drainage systems, kerbs, and solar-powered streetlights to enhance safety and sustainability. The project is expected to enhance mobility, reduce travel time, expand economic opportunities, and safeguard the lives of thousands of Nigerians who ply the route daily.
The Governor noted that the corridor is a major economic and transportation link connecting the Eastern and Western parts of the Niger Delta, while also serving as a gateway to the North. “Anyone travelling from Lagos to the East or from the East to the West must pass through this route. Its importance to the national economy cannot be overstated”, he said.
The project is expected to generate employment opportunities for engineers, artisans, labourers, transporters, food vendors, and others across the construction value chain. The State government has injected N100 billion as a special intervention fund, allocating N4 billion each to the 25 local government areas for infrastructure development, in addition to other sectoral investments.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive and balanced development, saying, “As a government, we award contracts strictly on merit and competence. Excellence will always attract further patronage’. He expressed confidence that the flyover would be completed within the scheduled 14 months.
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has been awarded the contract for the design and construction of the flyover. The company’s Regional Manager, Region South and East, Engr. Friedrich Wieser, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to deliver quality infrastructure to the people of the State, while appreciating the confidence of the governor and the State in the company’s competence.