The Enugu State Government has made plans to start constructing 81 roads, including 71 in the Enugu metropolis and 10 key roads to connect the entire state.
To reduce traffic congestion in the state capital, the administration has also identified highways for dualization and key locations for the construction of flyovers.
Following Monday's State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Peter Mbah, the Commissioner for Works Dr. Gerald Otiji informed reporters at Government House.
“We identified about 71 roads in Enugu urban. We have scoped them and we are on the verge of getting them rehabilitated or reconstructed. These 71 roads cut across Trans Ekulu, Abakpa, Emene, Awkunanaw, Coal Camp, Asata, New Layout, Achara Layout, Idaw River, among others.
“Also identified were areas with heavy morning traffic and traffic jams where the government will build flyovers. Among them is Abakpa Junction. There is going to be a flyover there. We are also trying to navigate the Chris Chemist/Old Park junction area so that we can build a flyover there.
“There are also about 10 other roads that the State Executive Council has identified outside the Enugu metropolis and they are spread across the three senatorial zones. Those are very important roads linking the various local governments.
“These projects will come in sequence and we are ready. We urge the people of Enugu State to exercise a little more patience”, the Commissioner stated.
The State Executive Council has also approved the implementation of short- to long-term programs and policies to improve security, address issues brought on by the removal of fuel subsidies, and transition the state to e-governance, according to a separate briefing from the Commissioner for Information, Aka Eze Aka.
“The Council has also noted that part of the palliatives to support the people of Enugu State is to provide mass transit buses and other measures to alleviate their sufferings.
