Why We Adopt Flyovers As Traffic Reduction Mechanism -Wike

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has said construction of 10 flyovers in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor local government areas by his administration was aimed at addressing the chaotic traffic situation experienced in the state capital.
The governor said by the time the Orochiri-Worukwo and Oroabali flyovers are completed in a few weeks’ time, motorists and commuters would no longer experience harrowing time travelling on the busy Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway.
Wike stated this shortly after inspecting the progress of work on the Oroabali flyover in Port Harcourt, last Friday.
He explained that his administration decided to adopt construction of flyovers as traffic congestion reduction mechanism in recognition of the adverse effect of traffic on economic activities.
“When you look at Port Harcourt and what it used to be in terms of traffic, it is not what any human being will want to witness. It was very horrible, and that, of course, affects economic activities.”
The governor said with the completion of the Rebisi, Rumuola and Rumuogba flyovers; the over one hour 30 minutes spent driving from Port Harcourt City centre to the Rumukurushi interchange has been reduced considerably.
“This is what we call development. Look at how it (Oroabali flyover) has transformed the entire area. It is also promise made and promise fulfilled.”
Wike disclosed that Julius Berger, which is constructing the flyovers, has promised to deliver the projects to the state government by the end of this month.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work, and said the state government was happy that it was getting value for the money spent on the projects.
The governor disclosed that the 10th flyover located at the Rumukurushi-Elimgbu axis of Obio/ Akpor LGA would be flagged off within the next two weeks.
“We thank God for His mercy, and for giving us courage and the resources to carry out these massive infrastructure projects in the state. And I can tell you the kind of support we are getting from the people is massive.
“We thank Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for giving us the opportunity to contribute our little quota to the development of the state”, Wike added.