The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the temporary opening of the Flyover and access roads of the Koka Interchange from Sunday 18″, December, 2022 by 12 noon to alleviate traffic during the Christmas season.
TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a public announcement signed by Patrick Ukah Secretary to the State Government on Sunday.
It was clearly stated in the release that: “The essence of this is to ensure that there is free flow of vehicular movement
within the stretch of the Benin-Asaba-Onitsha Expressway during the yuletide
season.
“It should be noted that only small and light vehicles will be allowed to access the Flyover, while all heavy duty vehicles should maintain the use of the old route,
this is to avoid the breakdown and towing of Heavy duty vehicle on the bridge which might cause more traffic gridlock.
“The State Government enjoins road users, transporters and transport managers to adhere strictly to the measures put in place by relevant government agencies
mandated to ensure compliance, so as to avoid traffic jams, accidents and loss of travel time.