The Delta State government has reaffirmed its commitment to the timely delivery of durable and high-quality road infrastructure across the state, warning communities and contractors against the indiscriminate installation of illegal speed breakers on public roads.
The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing road rehabilitation and construction projects in Ughelli South and Udu Local Government Areas.
Izeze said while speaking at the 13-km Ekakpamre–Ekrokpe–Usieffurun–Orhuwhorun Road rehabilitation project, that the intervention was designed to significantly reduce travel time and improve connectivity for residents, particularly those commuting between Orhuwhorun, Usieffurun and Ekakpamre.
He explained that although the project, awarded in June 2024, had recorded appreciable progress, it was confronted with some challenges, especially drainage issues caused by an existing natural water channel within the corridor.
According to him, resolving the drainage concerns was critical to ensuring the long-term durability of the road, particularly during the rainy season.
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On the Effurun–Otor/Iwhrekekan–Ughevwughe–Eruemukohwaren– Otor-Edo–Usieffurun Road project in Ughelli South, the commissioner disclosed that about 4.2 kilometres of drainage works had been completed, with the project now awaiting the wearing course and the installation of some concrete slabs.
He expressed concern over the slow pace of work along the Ughevwughe axis but noted that the contractor had since returned to site.
“That project has taken longer than expected, but we are pleased that the contractor is back on site. We are optimistic that the asphalt overlay will be completed within the next couple of months,” Izeze said.
He added that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori would be briefed on the need for approval of additional remedial works to ensure that communities such as Otor-Edo fully benefit from the project.
