IMO STATE GOVERNMENT AWARDS CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 35.1KM OWERRI-ELELE ROAD

In a major move to enhance infrastructure and ease transportation challenges, the Imo State Government has officially awarded the contract for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the 35.1-kilometre Owerri-Elele Road.

The contract, which has been awarded to reputable engineering firm Craneburg Construction Company, is aimed at transforming the currently dilapidated road into a modern, motorable highway that will improve connectivity, boost economic activities, and ensure safer travel for motorists and pedestrians alike.

Speaking to newsmen, the Commissioner for Works, Barr. Ralph Nwosu, revealed that the contractor is already mobilising to site and will commence work immediately. He gave assurances that the project will be closely monitored to ensure strict adherence to the specifications detailed in the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME).

“Although the road is a Federal Government road, the Imo State Government has taken up the responsibility of reconstructing it under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) arrangement,” Barr. Nwosu stated. “This decision reflects the government’s commitment to alleviating the long-standing suffering of our people and commuters who have had to endure the road’s near-impassable condition for years.”

He emphasized that the intervention is in line with Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration’s dedication to revitalizing critical infrastructure and improving the standard of living for residents across the state.

The project is one of several initiatives under the Hope Uzodimma-led administration’s broader agenda to deliver sustainable development through strategic infrastructure investment.

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