The development is planned to be completed within an 18-month timeline, easing traffic congestion and boosting infrastructure in the city.
The state governor Monday Okpebholo, during the groundbreaking ceremony, stressed the significance of the project, calling it as a revolutionary move to better transportation, boost economic activity, and improve the social dynamics of Benin City and Edo State.
He asserts that the project is essential to achieving the infrastructure development objectives of his administration. Fred Itua, the governor of Edo State’s chief press secretary, made the announcement in a statement. According to the governor, the flyover would act as a significant entryway that links Benin City with other regions of Nigeria through the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Asaba motorways.
“Therefore, Ramat Park Fly-Over will provide a new lease of life for motorists in Benin City and communities along these two corridors; the Benin-Auchi Expressway and the Benin-Asaba Expressway,” Okpebholo said.
“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the Speaker and other honorable members of the House of Assembly for their cooperation. To the contractor, CCECC Nigeria Limited, we look forward to seeing you work day and night to meet the 18-month completion period.”
Okpebholo mentioned that the Ramat Park Flyover is the first of three planned under his administration, with other projects at Dawson Road Junction and Sapele Road/Adesuwa
Road Junction.
