Benin City -The Executive Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured residents that the ongoing Ramat Park flyover project in Benin City will restore full operations at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office and the High Court in the area, both of which have been affected by persistent flooding.
The governor gave the assurance while inspecting the progress of work at the project site, noting that the perennial flooding around Ramat Park had disrupted activities of key institutions and businesses within the vicinity.
Speaking with journalists during the inspection, Okpebholo said the completion of the flyover and its accompanying drainage infrastructure would permanently address the environmental challenges that forced the High Court and the INEC office to scale down operations.
According to him, the flooding had threatened businesses and major government institutions in the area, but expressed confidence that normal operations would resume once the project is completed.
“The flooding in this area has affected businesses and key government institutions, including the High Court and INEC. With the work currently ongoing, we are confident that normal activities will be fully restored after completion,” the governor said.
Okpebholo disclosed that construction of the flyover bridge has reached about 90 percent completion, while drainage works stand at approximately 70 percent. He expressed optimism that the entire project would be completed before the peak of the rainy season to prevent further disruptions.
He reiterated that his administration remains committed to infrastructure development, stressing that the project is crucial to easing traffic congestion and protecting economic activities around Ramat Park.
Also speaking, the site engineer for the project, Femi Fatola, confirmed that work on the project is progressing steadily and according to schedule. He said bridge construction has surpassed 90 percent completion, while flood control measures have recorded significant progress.
Fatola added that the drainage works, currently at about 70 percent completion, are approaching the final stage and would help resolve the flooding challenges that have long plagued the area.
During the inspection tour, the governor also visited other ongoing infrastructure projects, including the flyover bridge at Sapele Road and road construction works at Charismatic Road and Upper Ekenwan Road, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving road networks and urban infrastructure across Benin City.
