The Delta State Government has stepped in to address the deplorable condition of the Warri/Sapele/Benin Road, awarding the reconstruction contract to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
The project, advertised through the State Tenders Board, covers the 10-kilometre stretch from the Spare Parts Market U-Turn in Effurun to just after Ohore Junction, before Omenta Bridge, traversing Uvwie and Okpe Local Government Areas.
The contract is expected to be completed within 12 months.
Under the terms, CCECC will reconstruct both carriageways, five kilometres each, with an expanded width of 11.6 metres, including 2.8-metre shoulders. The work also includes the construction of stormwater drains, reinforced concrete pavement, and a durable wearing course, at an estimated cost of ₦35 billion.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, through his MORE Agenda, has continued to prioritise infrastructure renewal and sustainable urban development. The reconstruction is expected to ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity, and stimulate economic activities along one of the busiest gateways into Delta State.
Although the Warri/Sapele/Benin Road falls under Federal Government jurisdiction, years of collapsed sections, gridlock, and frequent accidents have made it a nightmare for commuters and businesses.
The state’s intervention signals a determination to provide urgent relief to motorists and maintain Delta’s role as a commercial hub in the South-South.
By engaging CCECC, known for its track record in large-scale road projects, the Oborevwori administration has assured residents that quality and durability will be delivered.
The move underscores the governor’s resolve to provide infrastructure that supports inclusive growth, tackles pressing challenges, and ensures safer, faster, and more reliable access to markets, industries, and neighbouring states.
