Amid hardship and the poor state of the economy, the Enugu State Government has announced plans to begin the construction of 81 roads, comprising 71 roads in the Enugu metropolis and ten major roads to connect every part of the state.
The government has also identified roads for dualization and strategic points for constructing flyovers to ease traffic congestion in the state capital.
The Commissioner for Works, Dr Gerald Otiji, made this known while briefing Government House correspondents after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Peter Mbah on Monday.
“We identified about 71 roads in Enugu urban. We have scoped them and are on the verge of rehabilitating or reconstructing them. 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 to build a flyover there.
“There are also about ten 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”, he stated.
