Gov. Ahmed flags off N3.7bn underpass

Abdulfatah Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of the N3.7 billion Geri-Alimi Split Diamond Underpass in Ilorin as part of efforts to decongest traffic in the state capital.

Ahmed, at the flag off said the project, to be funded through the newly-launched Kwara State Infrastructure Development Fund, is expected to be completed within an 18 month timeline.
According to the Governor, the underpass, when completed, will not only ease flow of traffic, but add aesthetic value to the Geri-Alimi axis of the metropolis.
Ahmed assured the people of the metropolis that alternative roads would be provided to ease the momentary inconvenience that the project may cause to road users, adding that property owners that may be affected by the project would be compensated in line with relevant laws.
The governor reiterated that more projects such as the dualisation of Zango-University of Ilorin Road, New campuses of the State University in Ilesha-Baruba and Osi, captured under the IFK funding window, will be carried out and brought to completion without delays.
The State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Aro Yahaya, in his remarks, said the project is divided into three sections.
The first section, according to him, would be the Split Diamond Interchange; widening of the road to the junction of Saw Mill Garage under section II; and the widening of the road from Saw Mill Garage to General Hospital.
Yahaya said the project will not be abandoned as the state government will mobilize the needed resources to ensure its completion within the 18-month period.