BY SUNDAY EGEDE
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has disclosed that the state government would ease the traffic congestion along the Effurun–Sapele section of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Highway, following growing concerns from motorists and residents affected by the ongoing road reconstruction.
Comrade Izeze disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Effurun Roundabout through Mercy Land to Ohore Junction stretch of the project, where he assessed critical sections of the road and met with contractors to discuss immediate and temporary solutions.
Izeze said the intervention was in line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s directive to reduce the hardship faced by road users while reconstruction continues.
“This administration, under Governor Oborevwori is determined to address the pains of our people promptly. Even as we work towards a permanent fix, we’re taking immediate steps to make the road motorable again,” he said.
He explained that the measure aligns with the governor’s MORE Agenda and the broader Renewed Hope vision of the current administration.
The Commissioner acknowledged the suffering endured by commuters and transporters over the years, adding that the reconstruction would improve mobility, reduce travel time, and boost economic growth once completed.
According to him, the 10-kilometre project, spanning five kilometres on each lane, features an 8.8-metre-wide carriageway, an upgrade from the standard 7.3 metres.
He noted that the project is expected to be completed within 12 months adding that, “when completed, this will be another landmark achievement for the state, enhancing trade, transportation, and community life.”
Governor Oborevwori had earlier, on October 14, 2025, flagged off the reconstruction of the highway, which residents have long described as a nightmare due to its deplorable condition.
The Commissioner’s visit comes as a relief to commuters, signaling the government’s responsiveness to public concerns.
The Ministry of Works has also pledged to monitor the situation closely to ensure that the temporary measures ease congestion while full reconstruction continues.
