Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, January 19, 2026, flagged off the construction of the N59.7 billion Uromi Junction Flyover in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area.
He described the project as a strategic intervention to enhance road safety, ease traffic congestion and stimulate economic activities.
The flyover, located at a critical junction linking the South-East, South-West, the North and the Niger Delta region, is expected to significantly reduce accidents and improve vehicular movement along one of the busiest federal corridors in the country.
Speaking at the ceremony, Gov. Oborevwori said the project was conceived in response to repeated accidents at the junction, many of which had resulted in avoidable loss of lives and property due to heavy traffic volume, pedestrian crossings and indiscriminate movement.
“This junction is very dear to me because it is a route I have personally used over the years. I have witnessed the challenges and tragic incidents here.
“This flyover is about saving lives, improving safety and ensuring smooth movement for thousands of Nigerians who ply this route daily,” the governor said.
He disclosed that the contract for the design and construction of the flyover was awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc at a cost of N59.7 billion, with a completion timeline of 14 months.
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The governor disclosed that the scope of work includes the construction of a 33-metre-long flyover bridge along the Uromi–Agbor Highway, with ramps and roundabouts, dual carriageways in both directions, reinforced concrete drains, covered drainage systems and solar-powered streetlights.
Gov. Oborevwori noted that the project would enhance public safety, reduce travel time, expand economic activities and create job opportunities for engineers, artisans, labourers, transporters, food vendors and others within the construction value chain.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive development across the state, announcing that N100 billion has been earmarked in the 2026 budget for infrastructure development across the 25 local government areas, with each council allocated N4 billion.
Gov. Oborevwori thanked the people of Agbor and the Ika Nation for their unity and support, assuring them that his administration would continue to deliver people-oriented projects.
Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, commended Gov. Oborevwori for sustaining peace, strengthening unity and delivering impactful projects across the state.
Okowa described the flyover as a landmark project and one of several major infrastructure investments currently ongoing in Delta North, citing the Ugbolu-Okpanam Road, worth about N30 billion and the Abor–Akara concrete pavement road also worth about N30 billion.
He praised Gov. Oborevwori for maintaining harmonious relationships and sustaining peace in the state, adding that stability had made governance effective and development sustainable.
The Dein of Agbor Kingdom, Obi Benjamin Ikenchuku, praised Gov. Oborevwori’s energy, speed and consistency in project delivery, describing the flyover as a critical infrastructure for Agbor and the wider Ika Nation.
“One thing I admire about the governor is that when he says he will do something, he does it and does it quickly. The pace he has set for projects is remarkable,” the monarch said.
The Dein also commended the governor for promoting unity across political lines and sustaining the long-standing tradition of smooth transitions between administrations in Delta State, while appealing for sustained attention to the Agbor Central Hospital.
Also speaking, the President-General of the Agbor Development Union (ADU), Prof. Oyemechi Ugboh, described the flyover as an epoch-making project that would permanently transform the landscape of Agbor Kingdom.
