Construction work on the six point five zero kilometers Ozubulu-Ihembosi-Ukpor road is nearing completion.
When ABS arrived the site from the Ozubulu axis, it was observed that drainage construction has been completed on both sides of the road up to Ukpor end.
Final earth work was on going on the Ozubulu axis and part of Ukpor axis, while underground drainage construction that will also have normal drainage on the surface was on going along Eke Ihembosi.
Speaking on the development, the Transition Committee chairman for Ekwusigo council area, Mr Chimezie Obi noted that the project is a milestone achievement for the people of the area as he said that the road when completed, will boost economic activities in the area and connect the communities where the road passed through.
Mr Obi expressed delight that Governor Chukwuma Soludo is fulfilling promises made to the people, noting that the quality of work going on at the road is of high standard and will stand the test of time.
He said they have been providing security for the construction company handling the project, and have not recorded any unfavorable story concerning the lives and equipment of the workers and will continue to provide security for them until the work is complete.
On his part, a road user from Umunjiokwu, Egbema Ozubulu, Mr Oluchukwu Ogwuchi said that assessing Ihembosi and Ukpor now takes a few minutes unlike when they had to go round before they could visit those communities, noting that it will also prolong the life span of their vehicles and motorcycles.
He appreciated Governor Soludo for remembering them and for keeping to his words.
The Project Manager of the construction company handling the project, Engineer Ignatius Obiora said that the work commenced in January, 2023, and will be completed by the end of this year.
Engineer Obiora said that the road which is ten point three meters in width has nine hundred by nine hundred millimeters drainage, adding that the Eke Ihembosi axis was synonymous with flooding which was why they decided to use underground drainage to control the flooding.
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