By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE, Abuja In line with the determination of the Benue State Government's determination to ensure the commencement of co
By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE, Abuja
In line with the determination of the Benue State Government’s determination to ensure the commencement of construction work on the flyover at Wurukum, Makurrdi, Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has approved the payment of compensations for affected structures on the Right of Way (RoW).
It would be recalled that the Minister of Works in February 2024, gave an approval for the construction/dualisation of the Lafia-Makurdi-Otukpo-Ninth Mile Road and in accordance with Governor’s magnanimity and love for infrastructural development, when he appealed to the Federal Government to include a flyover at the Wurukum Roundabout as approved by the federal government.
In a statement by the Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Strategic Communication, Bridget Tikyaa said Engr Mlumun Ikpaahindi, the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, confirmed the approval in Makurdi after the evaluation of structures marked for compensation.
“The release of funds for the RoW paves the way for the construction of the flyover to begin.
The statement explained that the governor has passion for the State’s progress and development, explaining tha the 600-metre flyover will begin immediately after the River Benue Bridge and end close to the Atorough Tyough Plaza.
She stated that arrangements and agreements of signed and approved documents for compensations have been concluded, as all parties were satisfied.
The Technical Adviser appealed to motorists to exercise patience during all activities on the route, as traffic may be slow, but assured them that alternative routes may be designated.
According to her the first priority of the contractor is to create diversions open to traffic while the construction would be ongoing to avoid traffic congestion during the construction.
“I have also told the contractors that the media should be involved before and during construction via radio and social media to keep people updated on these developments so they are aware beforehand.”
Those involved in the construction include the Federal Ministry of Work, the State Ministry of Works and the Benue State Urban Development Board.
Others include, China Harbour Engineering Company – Contractor, E. A. Iordaa (independent estate valuers) and the Technical Adviser Infrastructure (Governor’s representative)
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