Delta State Government it is taking advantage of the dry season to speed up the construction of 500m Orere bridge in Ughelli South Local Government Area.
The bridge which is expected to be ready in September will connect more than 14 agrarian communities. The construction of this 500m Orere Bridge started in 2011 with access roads of 4.3km.
Delta state Commissioner for Works (Urban Roads and Highway), Comrade Reuben Izeze was at the site to see the level of work done by the local contractor handling the project. He was impressed after a thorough review of the ongoing construction. Despite the challenges, the contractor promised to deliver the project by September.
Mr Izeze emphasized that a vital aspect of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda is ‘Opportunities for all’ and it means giving local contractors a chance to prove themselves which this contractor is doing well.
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