The Ekiti State Government has given the green light for the construction of a dual carriageway connecting GRA III Extension and Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in the capital city of Ado-Ekiti and the rehabilitation of the vital Ado-Ilawe Road. These decisions aim to ensure seamless traffic flow and accessibility within and around the state capital, aligning with the government’s commitment to maintain well-maintained, navigable roads for residents, visitors, and commuters.
The construction of a dual carriageway and the rehabilitation road projects have received the endorsement of the State Executive Council. This is part of the government’s commitment to ensuring smooth traffic flow and accessibility within and around the state capital.
Other Construction And Road Rehabilitation Projects Undertaken By Ekiti State Government.
Olatunbosun also listed a range of other road projects undertaken by the state government. They include the Ilawe-Igede Road, the completion of the bus terminal in Ado-Ekiti, and the rehabilitation of Agric Olope-Moferere/Agric Olope-Odo Ado Road. The reconstruction of the Igbara-Odo-Ikogosi lined drain road, and the rehabilitation of Ado-Iworoko Road, among others. He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government to ensure the free flow of traffic.
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The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, conveyed this promising news. It was one of the significant outcomes of the weekly State Executive Council meeting. Olatunbosun emphasized that these new road projects also aim to contribute significantly to the state’s economic growth.
Explaining the rationale behind the construction of a dual carriageway and rehabilitation of the Ado-Ilawe Road, Olatunbosun highlighted its strategic importance. The intervention seeks to provide alternative routes for motorists, allowing them to reach communities along that corridor more efficiently. They would also gain access to neighboring states without unnecessary delays.
Using the ongoing rehabilitation of the Igede-Ilawe Road as an example, the commissioner emphasized its importance upon completion. This road would not only ease traffic between Kwara and Akure or Lagos but also serve as a ring road. It would alleviate traffic congestion within the state capital by providing alternative routes for drivers.
Similar benefits are anticipated for the construction of a dual carriageway and the rehabilitation road projects. They will connect Ekiti State with Igbara Oke in Ondo State and beyond. Offering a more convenient route without the need to navigate through the state capital.
