Ekiti State govt approves N7.7bn for construction roads Adjoining the new flyover bridge in Ado-Ekiti.

Ekiti State govt approves N7.7bn for construction roads Adjoining the new flyover bridge in Ado-Ekiti.

THE State Executive Council has Approved the sum of ₦7,723,238,411.12 for the Reconstruction of Road Network Adjoining the New Flyover Bridge in Ado-Ekiti

The Council approved the sum of ₦7,723,238,411.12 (Seven billion, seven hundred and twenty-three million, two hundred and thirty-eight thousand, four hundred and eleven naira, twelve kobo) for the reconstruction of road network adjoining the new flyover bridge in Ado-Ekiti.

The approval is aimed at ensuring free flow of traffic and enhancing socio-economic activities in and around the flyover located at the centre of the State capital, including the entire Old Garage area.

Roads earmarked for rehabilitation in the corridor include:

• Mathew Road to St. Paul’s Anglican Church

• Ijigbo through Ojido to Odo Ado

• Mugbagba Roads

• Ojumose/Post Office via Ewi’s Palace Road

• Atikankan to Baptist Church Road

The scope of work covers site clearing, earthworks, construction of concrete drains, pavement improvement, and asphalt overlay.

The contract is to be executed by Messrs Step Development Limited, the current contractor handling the flyover project, having demonstrated both the technical capacity and financial strength required to deliver seamless and integrated construction around the corridor.

The project is scheduled for completion within 12 months.