The ₦39.3 billion Ughelli Flyover at Otovwodo Junction in Delta State is nearing completion, raising expectations among residents and motorists who have endured months of traffic diversions and congestion during construction.
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Recent photographs from the construction site, shared on Facebook on November 11 by content creator ChukstheTrucker, show the flyover’s deck fully asphalted, with parapets and handrails installed and light poles erected along the median. However, the Delta State Government has yet to announce an official commissioning date.
Key Highlights
- The ₦39.3 billion Ughelli Flyover at Otovwodo Junction is nearing completion.
- Recent photographs show asphalt surfacing, parapets, handrails and light poles in place.
- Governor Sheriff Oborevwori flagged off the project on January 12, 2026.
- Julius Berger Nigeria Plc was awarded the contract with a 12-month completion timeline.
- The original target is completion and commissioning by January 2027.
- Residents are expecting relief from traffic congestion along the East-West Road.
- Final electrical, road marking, drainage and inspection works are expected before the flyover opens to traffic.
Ughelli Flyover Project Nears January 2027 Deadline
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Otovwodo Flyover on January 12, 2026, at Otovwodo Junction along the East-West Road, Ughelli-Patani Expressway.
The project was awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc with a 12-month completion timeline, which the governor described as non-negotiable because of the strategic importance of the junction.
At the flag-off ceremony, Oborevwori said the flyover was expected to be completed and commissioned by January 2027.
That timeline has shaped public expectations since construction began. With the structure now visibly taking its final form, residents are hopeful that the original deadline will be met.
Latest Photos Show Major Construction Progress
The photographs shared on November 11 provide a view of the flyover’s current state, showing significant progress on the main structure.
The visible features include completed binder and wearing courses, which form the asphalt driving surface, as well as parapets and handrails along both sides of the elevated road.
Light poles have also been erected along the median, although the lighting fixtures and associated electrical works appear to be outstanding.
Vehicles can be seen in the distance, while residential and commercial buildings line both sides of the road.
The progress represents a major shift from the earlier construction stages, which focused on piling, pile caps and piers.
The Delta State Government had previously reported that piling, pile caps and piers were 100 per cent completed, with work on the pier heads nearing completion.
The latest photographs suggest that construction has advanced from major structural works to surfacing and finishing activities.
Why The Otovwodo Flyover Is Important To Ughelli
Otovwodo Junction is a major traffic point along the East-West Highway, linking Ughelli with Patani, Isoko Communities, Bayelsa, Rivers State and other parts of the Niger Delta.
For traders, truck drivers, commuters and students, the junction has remained a major source of traffic congestion, particularly during market days, festive periods and the rainy season.
The flyover is designed to allow through-traffic to move above the junction, leaving the roundabout below to serve local traffic.
When completed and opened to motorists, the project is expected to reduce delays and improve movement along one of the busiest routes in Delta State.
Residents had described the project at its groundbreaking as a major intervention that could bring relief from the persistent traffic congestion around Ughelli’s commercial centre.
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Residents Welcome Progress, Raise Wider Development Concerns
The latest construction photographs have attracted positive reactions from social media users, with several residents expressing appreciation and hoping for the project’s early completion.
However, some reactions have also reflected impatience over the wider development needs of Ughelli.
While acknowledging the importance of the flyover, some commenters have argued that the state government should also prioritise industrial development, factories and employment opportunities.
Others have called for improvements in other areas that directly affect residents’ daily lives.
The reactions reflect public interest in the project and expectations that infrastructure development should be accompanied by broader economic opportunities.
Remaining Works Before Ughelli Flyover Commissioning
Although the main structure appears close to completion, some finishing activities are expected before the flyover can be opened for public use.
These include:
- Installation of streetlight fixtures and completion of electrical works.
- Road markings, traffic signs and lane delineation.
- Completion of drainage and finishing works around the approach roads.
- Final inspections and clearance for public use.
The State Executive Council has also approved additional works and an extension along the adjoining road corridor. The scope and effect of these works on the final completion schedule have not been fully established.
As of November 13, 2026, the state government has not announced a specific commissioning date beyond the original January 2027 target.
Residents and motorists are therefore awaiting further updates from the government and the contractor.
If the project meets its original 12-month timeline, the flyover could be ready for commissioning in January 2027, potentially bringing relief to motorists who have faced prolonged construction-related diversions.
For residents of Ughelli and other road users, the completion of the Otovwodo Flyover is expected to mark an important step towards easing traffic congestion and improving transportation along the East-West Road.
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