In
the strong move to ease traffic at the threshold of the capital city
and to consolidate the dualization project of the Uyo-Etinan Road, the
Government of Udom Emmanuel has awarded the contract for the design of a
dual carriage–way and flyover across the Ikot Oku Ikono junction.
The
Commissioner for Works, Mr Ephraim Inyang disclosed this while on a
regular inspection of project sites in the state. Mr Inyang said government
is sensitive to the influx of people into the state especially the
capital city. He said the project when executed will allow commuters
coming in from Abak gain access easily into the town and those going to
Abak from Uyo to use the fly-over while those coming in from Idoro Road
and Etinan town will negotiate via ground ways.
The
commissioner of works who was accompanied on the project inspection by
the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of works, Dr Ifreke Ekparakwa,
Director of Civil Engineering, Efiak Edoho and Director of Electrical
Engineering, Engr Udo Abang urged the contractors, P W Nigeria Limited
to the deliver the design of the project in less than thirty working
days as the governor is much concerned about avoidable loss of lives of
innocent commuters.
In
his response, the Project Manager, Engr G. Bucknall promised the
government of Akwa Ibom State to deliver the project in record time
while soliciting for more project engagements from the Ministry of
works.
Source: Ubong Sampson
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