GERI ALIMI UNDERPASS WILL
DECONGEST CHAOTIC TRAFFIC, ADD AESTHETIC VALUE – KWARA STATE GOVT
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wara State Commissioner for Works
and Transport, Alhaji Aro Yahaya, has explained the state government’s decision
to embark on the construction of Geri-Alimi Diamond Underpass, Ilorin, the
state capital, which was flagged off on Tuesday by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed.
Speaking on the need for the Split
Diamond Interchange, Yahaya said the project became necessary in view of the
growing population of the state capital, resulting in traffic situation within
and around Geri-Alimi.
He added
that the project will meet the needs of current and future road users in the
state.
The
Commissioner explained that the influx of people into Kwara, particularly
Ilorin, prompted the state government to come up with the idea of the Split
Diamond Underpass to ease human and vehicular movement within the metropolis.
He said
that as the first contact for the people visiting Ilorin from the southwestern
part of the country, traffic at Geri-Alimi usually gets busy especially in the
morning and evening thereby causing gridlock for hours.
Yahaya stated that the project, when completed, will not only decongest the chaotic traffic situation along the axis but also add aesthetic value to the area, as it is an engineering and architectural masterpiece.
Yahaya stated that the project, when completed, will not only decongest the chaotic traffic situation along the axis but also add aesthetic value to the area, as it is an engineering and architectural masterpiece.
According
to him, a police post, traffic light system and a Close Circuit Television
Camera (CCTV) will be provided at the roundabout to ensure 24-hours adequate
security in and around the area.
He added
that a walkway for pedestrians will also be provided while the road that extends
to General Hospital, Ilorin and the airport will also be upgraded.
The
Commissioner said that the project, which is in three phases, is expected to be
completed in the next 18 months.
He disclosed that the state government will
unveil more developmental projects in coming weeks.
Yahaya
also revealed that the asphalt plant recently acquired by the Kwara government
will be commissioned next week, after which the Ministry of Works will embark
on massive rehabilitation and reconstruction of major roads across the state. Read more
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