Construction of Six-Lane Road Project Kicks off in Umuahia – Alex Otti

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has formally begun work on a six-lane road project in Umuahia, which intends to open up the capital city for growth.

The 3.5-kilometer Ossah road in Umuahia will now have four to six lanes, according to Governor Alex Otti’s signal on Wednesday. The project ends in Okpara Square in Umuahia, having started at the Abia Tower on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Motorway.

Along the intended road, indicated structures are now being demolished. For the people of Abia, the project, together with other current innovative efforts in Abia State under Alex Otti, marks a new beginning.

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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.”

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