The construction of a six-lane road project in Umuahia, which aims to free up the capital city for growth, has been officially started by Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
On Wednesday, Governor Alex Otti signalled the beginning of the four- to six-lane enlargement of the 3.5-kilometre-long Ossah road in Umuahia. The project begins at the Abia Tower on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Motorway, and it concludes at Okpara Square in Umuahia.
The demolition of marked structures along the proposed road is already underway. The project, along with other ongoing new initiatives in Abia State under Alex Otti, represents a fresh start for the inhabitants of Abia.
on his X account, formerly Twitter, Governor Otti is quoted as saying: “We are pleased to announce the flag-off of the expansion and construction of the 3.5km 6-lane dual carriage Ossah Road in Umuahia. This road will run from Okpara Square to Abia Tower off Enugu Port Harcourt expressway, and will ease the traffic congestion during mass return, yuletide homecoming, and improve the aesthetics of our city.
“Prior to this initiative, we have been able to negotiate and pay compensation to the 130 affected property owners, thanks to the help of professional valuers. If any of the affected owners have not received their compensation, it may be due to bureaucratic issues as the money has been made available already.
“We also engaged Craneburg, a reputable international construction company, to ensure the quality and timely delivery of the project. This is just the first phase, as we plan to continue the road to the Onuimo boundary of Abia State as part of our larger plan to improve the road network and reduce traffic in Umuahia.
As we kick-start this milestone, we call on all to support our vision for a better Abia. God bless you all.”