Delta Govt Inspects DSC Roundabout Flyover Ahead of Final Handover

The Delta State Government on Monday conducted a pre-handover inspection of the DSC Roundabout Flyover in Effurun, marking another key step toward the completion of one of its flagship urban infrastructure projects.

The inspection was led by the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, alongside senior government officials and representatives of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, the contractor handling the project.

Addressing journalists during the exercise, Izeze explained that the visit was to assess the quality and level of work done ahead of the final inspection and formal takeover by the state government.

“This visit is to enable us carry out a pre-handover inspection of the DSC Roundabout Flyover and see the level of work that has been done so far. The flyover aspect of the project is about 98 per cent completed.

DSC Roundabout Flyover

“We were invited by the contractor to make our observations now, so that any issues identified can be addressed ahead of the final inspection and formal handover,” Izeze said.

He noted that the team moved from the Agbarho end of the flyover through the Effurun axis, carefully examining the structure and associated works, and expressed satisfaction with what they saw.

“From what we have seen, we are satisfied with the level of work done so far. We expect that by the time we return, based on the contractor’s invitation, the project would have attained 100 per cent completion,” the commissioner added.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Barr. Val Arenyeka, highlighted the broader economic impact of the project, noting that improved road infrastructure would ease the movement of agricultural produce from farming communities to urban markets.

DSC Roundabout Flyover

“Delta State is a major producer of food, and infrastructure like this flyover and the connecting roads are critical. Areas such as Ughelli, Abraka and other hinterland communities are key food-producing zones.

“This bridge will significantly ease traffic and enhance the transportation of agricultural produce to the city, ultimately supporting food availability and affordability,” Arenyeka stated.

He disclosed that the state currently has over 2,000 hectares of vegetable farms in Orerokpe, about 3,800 hectares dedicated to cassava cultivation with processing facilities, and more than 132 hectares of rice under dry-season farming in Aviara, Isoko South Local Government Area, with plans to expand.

The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Project Monitoring, Mr. Tuoyo Abigor, affirmed that only minor finishing works remain.

“As you can see, the road is almost 100 per cent complete. What remains are minor additional works, such as street lighting, which is a separate project.

“The flyover is already open for public use, and the quality of work here is of the highest standard. The project is progressing strictly in line with the plan,” Abigor said.

The DSC Roundabout Flyover is expected to significantly decongest traffic in Effurun, improve road safety, and enhance economic activities by ensuring smoother movement of people, goods and services across the area.