Oborevwori’s Infrastructure Agenda Records Fresh Milestones Across Delta

THE Delta State Government has reported significant progress on two major road projects under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s infrastructure renewal programme, with the rehabilitation of the Trans-Warri/Ode-Itsekiri Bridges access road approaching the halfway mark and the construction of Okowa Crescent in Ughelli nearing completion.

State officials say the projects form part of broader efforts to improve transportation networks, enhance connectivity and stimulate economic activities across urban and riverine communities.

Trans-Warri Access Road Rehabilitation Gains Momentum

Speaking during an inspection tour of ongoing projects, Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the rehabilitation of the first five kilometres of the Trans-Warri/Ode-Itsekiri Bridges access road.

According to the commissioner, the project has attained 49.5 per cent completion and remains on course to deliver improved access to one of Delta State’s most strategic transportation corridors.

He explained that years of intensive use had significantly affected the condition of the road, making rehabilitation necessary despite the completion of major sections of the larger bridge infrastructure.

The intervention, he noted, was approved by Governor Oborevwori to ensure that residents, commuters and investors benefit fully from the extensive bridge project linking communities within the Warri axis.

“The objective is to ensure that users enjoy a smooth and safe journey from Refinery Road through Ubeji to Ode-Itsekiri and adjoining communities,” he said.

Preparing for the Commissioning of a Landmark Project

Izeze stated that the administration considered it important to complement the world-class bridge infrastructure with a modern access road capable of supporting increased traffic and economic activity.

He commended the contractor, Niger Cat Construction Company, for maintaining a satisfactory pace of work since receiving the contract in May 2026.

The commissioner expressed confidence that the rehabilitation would be completed ahead of the peak rainy season, paving the way for commissioning and full utilisation of the corridor.

Observers note that the Trans-Warri/Ode-Itsekiri Bridges Project remains one of the most ambitious transportation investments in Delta State’s riverine areas, with expectations that it will improve movement of people, goods and services while reducing travel challenges that have historically affected the region.

Okowa Crescent Project Approaches Completion

The inspection tour also took officials to Okowa Crescent, located off the Ughelli-Patani Expressway in Ughelli North Local Government Area.

There, the commissioner disclosed that construction work has reached 99 per cent completion, leaving only final finishing works and road markings before the project becomes ready for commissioning.

Awarded in September 2025 to Obakpor J.U. Construction Limited, the road project is expected to improve urban mobility and support residential and commercial development within the growing Ughelli metropolis.

According to Izeze, all additional works approved by the governor, including drainage improvements designed to enhance road durability, have been executed in accordance with approved engineering specifications.

Communities Anticipate Economic Benefits

Stakeholders who accompanied the inspection expressed optimism about the long-term economic impact of the projects.

Special Project Director of the Trans-Warri Road and Bridges Project, Chief Otimeyin Adams, described the rehabilitation as a critical intervention that has transformed a previously deteriorating corridor into a modern roadway.

Similarly, Majority Leader of the Warri South Legislative Arm and Trust Assistant Secretary of Ifiekporo Community, Hon. Tuoyo Ebigbeyi, described the Trans-Warri/Ode-Itsekiri corridor as a strategic economic asset capable of unlocking investment opportunities across the region.

According to him, improved transportation infrastructure would support agriculture, commerce, tourism and other productive sectors while opening previously underserved communities to greater economic participation.

Infrastructure as a Development Strategy

As both projects move closer to completion, the Delta State Government maintains that infrastructure remains central to its development strategy.

Officials argue that improved road networks not only enhance mobility but also create conditions for business growth, rural integration and sustainable economic expansion.

With the Trans-Warri access road approaching a major milestone and Okowa Crescent nearly completed, attention is increasingly shifting to the broader impact these projects may have on connectivity and economic development across Delta State.