Okpebholo Flags Off Construction of First Flyover in Benin to Decongest Traffic

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

As part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion in Benin City, capital of Edo State, the governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has flagged off the construction of a flyover at Ramat Park, the first in the capital city.

Performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Okpebholo said his administration will also construct two more flyovers at Dawson Road Junction and Sapele Road/Adesuwa Road junction, all in Benin City.

According to him, the completion of Ramat Park flyover will transform the economy and social fortunes of the capital city, as Ramat Park is a gateway to Benin City and other parts of the country.

He said the project will ease traffic along the two corridors of Benin-Auchi Expressway and Benin-Asaba Expressway.
Okpebholo stated at the occasion, “I warmly welcome you to the ground-breaking and flag-off ceremony of the construction of the Ramat Park Flyover here in Benin city.  

“We have gathered to witness the beginning of a very important project that will transform the economy and social fortunes of our capital city and indeed, Edo State. Ramat Park is a gateway to Benin city and other parts of the country.  

“Therefore, Ramat Park Flyover will provide a new lease of life for motorists in Benin City and communities along these two corridors; the Benin-Auchi Expressway and the Benin-Asaba Expressway.  

“During our campaigns a few months ago, I specifically promised to construct flyovers to ease transportation and reduce the traffic gridlock in our city. Today, one week into my administration, we are here to fulfil that promise and deliver the dividends of democracy.  

“This is the first flyover we are constructing and we are going to construct more. There will be one by Dawson Road junction and another one by Sapele Road/Adesuwa Road junction.”  

The governor disclosed, “Benin City was the first capital city of Africa when Europeans first came to the continent in the 14th century. So, we must give the city a befitting facelift to also encourage the development of tourism.  

“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the Speaker and other honourable members of the House of Assembly for their cooperation. To the contractor, CCECC Nigeria Limited, we look forward to seeing you work day and night to meet the 18-month completion period.

“Let me assure Edo people that in the execution of this project, my administration will abide by all relevant laws.  

“To our motorists here, please, bear with us, as you also make some sacrifices by being patient with the contractors throughout the next 18 months.”