THE Kwara Government is to inaugurate the
construction of Geri-Alimi roundabout to decongest traffic in some parts of
Ilorin Township.
The Kwara
Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Aro Yahaya, made this known in an
interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin.
He said the
project was in line with the change mantra of the All Progressives Congress
(APC) to deliver true democracy dividends to the people by transforming the
state and boosting its economy.
The commissioner
expressed optimism that on completion, the roundabout would ease traffic
congestion in the area and also beautify the city.
He said the phase one aspect of the
contract would be executed within nine months, while the phase two and three
which would be extended to Umar Audi General Hospital road would last for
18months.
According to the
commissioner, the construction of the three phases of the project was awarded
at the cost of N3.7billion.
He added that
there would be 24 hours police surveillance at the roundabout on completion.
The Commissioner further added that the rehabilitation and
reconstruction of Asa-dam, Egbejila-airport and Odota-Lubcon to Gerewu roads
had already commenced.
This, he said, was
to serve as alternative link roads to decongest traffic as the Gari-Alimi project
commences.
He said the
contractor – Duravil Engineering Nigeria Limited handling the phase one and two
of the project would expand the Gari-Alimi road to the General Hospital axis.
He said the
contractor was one of the best construction companies in the country.
The commissioner,
however, called on the public to cooperate with the contractor to enable him
complete the work within the stipulated period.
He urged the
contractor handling the ongoing reconstruction of Coca-Cola Bridge along
Coca-Cola road, Ilorin, Alaco Construction Limited, to ensure that the project
meets technical specifications and international standard.
According to him,
the completion of the project will bring a permanent solution to the perennial
flooding in the area.
He, however,
pleaded with residence of the area to be patient with the contractors as the
projects continue, adding that alternative roads would be provided to ease
traffic jam.
He further said
that efforts were in place to fill potholes in major roads across the state,
adding that installation of asphalt plants was at advance stage of completion.
“The Governor will
inaugurate the plant within the next few weeks for the Ministry of Works and
Transport to tackle potholes on the roads,’’ he said.
Yahaya said that
the general maintenance and filling of potholes on roads across the state would
go a long way to ease traffic flow and frustration of motorists. (NAN)
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