FG Says Eleme Road Opens In 10 Days, As East-West Road Ready By December
The Federal Government says that the 15 'kilometre Section 3 of the East-West Road, stretching from Eleme Junction to Onne Junction in Rivers State, will be completed and opened to the public by December this year.
The Federal Government says that the 15 'kilometre Section 3 of the East-West Road, stretching from Eleme Junction to Onne Junction in Rivers State, will be completed and opened to the public by December this year.
Works Minister and immediate governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, spoke during an inspection tour of the project site in Rivers State, adding however, that the long-awaited Eleme section will be ready for public use in the next 10 days.
This marked the ninth time time the Minister visited the site since work commenced, even as his frequent inspections, combined with visible progress on the ground, has signalee a renewed focus on infrastructural delivery in the South-South region.
Speaking in an interview with reporters after touring the area, Umahi emphasised the economic importance of the road corridor to the nation, particularly its role in facilitating movement to key oil and gas infrastructure located in the Onne area.
Umahi was accompanied on the visit by the Controller of Works for Rivers State, Tarilade Enwereama, who interacted with representatives of Reynolds Construction Company, RCC, the contractors handling the project.
Enwereama praised the quality of work done so far, boldly stating that the rehabilitated section of the road is expected to last between 50 to 100 years.
“This road is being done with the highest engineering standards, and we expect it to serve Nigerians for many decades,” Enwereama noted, even as Umahi also, reiterated that the entire Section 3—including areas earmarked for flyovers—will be delivered on schedule.
The minister further pegged the total cost of the ongoing construction work at ₦156 billion, reaffirming the Tinubu administration’s commitment to completing high-impact infrastructure projects.
“This is a national economic asset, and we are determined to finish it. The Eleme portion will be open in 10 days, and the entire stretch to Onne by December,” Umahi added.
Meanwhile, residents and commuters along the corridor have expressed cautious optimism, that the December deadline will finally bring an end to years of traffic nightmares and economic disruptions along the busy route.
Speaking in an interview with reporters after touring the area, Umahi emphasised the economic importance of the road corridor to the nation, particularly its role in facilitating movement to key oil and gas infrastructure located in the Onne area.
Umahi was accompanied on the visit by the Controller of Works for Rivers State, Tarilade Enwereama, who interacted with representatives of Reynolds Construction Company, RCC, the contractors handling the project.
Enwereama praised the quality of work done so far, boldly stating that the rehabilitated section of the road is expected to last between 50 to 100 years.
“This road is being done with the highest engineering standards, and we expect it to serve Nigerians for many decades,” Enwereama noted, even as Umahi also, reiterated that the entire Section 3—including areas earmarked for flyovers—will be delivered on schedule.
The minister further pegged the total cost of the ongoing construction work at ₦156 billion, reaffirming the Tinubu administration’s commitment to completing high-impact infrastructure projects.
“This is a national economic asset, and we are determined to finish it. The Eleme portion will be open in 10 days, and the entire stretch to Onne by December,” Umahi added.
Meanwhile, residents and commuters along the corridor have expressed cautious optimism, that the December deadline will finally bring an end to years of traffic nightmares and economic disruptions along the busy route.
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