Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has urged community leaders to join hands with his government to ensure the speedy completion of three N78 billion flyover projects in Uvwie
The Governor who spoke today(27/11/2023) in DSC roundabout, Effurun during the groundbreaking ceremony for the four projects awarded to Julius Berger appealed to communities and their leaders to appreciate the enormous investment government was making in executing these projects
In his speech the governor said, “I stand here today filled with joy and excitement as we begin the process of giving Warri the desired facelift with this groundbreaking ceremony which signals the commencement of construction of four key projects in the Warri/Effurun Metropolis. It is the fulfillment of a promise I made after my inauguration as Governor on May 29, this year.
“My dear good people of Delta State, you will recall that the state government signed a contract with construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. for the execution of the projects that are commencing today.
“We have released the agreed sum as advance payment to the contractor, which on its part commenced surveys, final designs, sub-soil tests, and other activities precedent to the commencement of actual construction works. These are in addition to the establishment of site yards, offices, and life camps.
“The projects for which work is commencing today are as follows:
Design and Construction of Flyover Bridge from Enerhen Junction, Effurun to Marine Gate, Warri in Uvwie and Warri South Local Government Areas.
Study, Design and Construction of Road Expansion And Improvement Works on the Section Of DSC/NPA Expressway from Effurun Roundabout To DSC Roundabout on the Effurun/Patani (East/West) Highway including Construction of a ¾ Cloverleaf Interchange at the Existing Effurun Flyover Bridge as well as two Pedestrian Bridges, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area.
Design and Construction of Flyover Bridge at PTI Junction, along the Effurun/Patani (East/West) Highway, Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area.
Design and Construction of Flyover at DSC Roundabout, along the Effurun/Patani (East/West) Highway, Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area.
The governor disclosed that the cumulative contract sum for the four projects is seventy-seven billion, nine hundred and ninety-seven million, one hundred and fifty-nine thousand, three hundred and thirty-nine-naira, and ninety-one kobo (N77,997,159,339.91) only. The contractor has a completion period of twenty-seven-months.
According to him, these four strategic projects are aimed at solving the gridlock often experienced between Effurun Roundabout, through PTI Road Junction to DSC Roundabout on the Effurun/Patani (East/West) Highway at Effurun.
Governor Oborevwori said the would also ease vehicular movement at the stretch from Enerhen Junction, Effurun to Marine Gate, Warri, in Uvwie and Warri South Local Government Areas.
He said these projects would not only change the face of the Warri-Effurun Metropolis, they would also ease the traffic congestion in the area and alleviate the hardship faced by commuters.
According to him as is often the case with road constructions of this nature there will be direct employment opportunities for our people, especially engineers, artisans, and labourers. Food vendors and suppliers, transporters, quarry operators and so many others in the construction value chain also stand to benefit.
The governor reminded commuters that these roads were strategic and very busy roads in the region. Consequently, the construction works would result in traffic disruptions, diversions, and other inconveniences to motorists and commuters. “The Government and contractor are aware of these challenges and would take all reasonable steps to minimize the disruptions.”
He said motorists were encouraged to use the alternative routes in the vicinity whenever feasible to reduce the volume of traffic in the construction area as the State Government has commenced a programme of maintenance and rehabilitation of these alternative routes to reduce inconvenience to travellers and motorists.
“Let me conclude by saying that the projects commencing today underscore our commitment and determination to improve road and transport infrastructure as contained in the MORE Agenda of this administration. We shall continue to aggressively upgrade them across the three senatorial districts in the state as this will drive development in other sectors.”
Earlier in a goodwill message, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso thanked
the governor profusely for the project and vowed to ensure projection for Julius Berger workers from the beginning to the end as well as to join forces with the state government to ensure speedy completion of the project just as he appealed to the contractors to give priority to youths in the immediate communities for employment
Present on the occasion where current and former government officials including ex-governor Emmanuel Uduaghan
