Titus Maduako Eleweke, Editor, South East
AWKA, Nigeria – The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has announced plans to commence the dualisation of the 33, Nkisi and Nkwellele roads as part of efforts to ease persistent traffic congestion in the affected areas.
In a trending video, Governor Soludo disclosed that residents and commuters around the 33 area of Onitsha are often trapped in traffic for as long as four to five hours daily, a situation he described as unacceptable and one that his administration is determined to bring to an end.
According to the governor, the proposed road projects form part of a broader infrastructure development agenda aimed at “unlocking” the 33 axis through an expanded and interconnected road network that will give rise to a new Onitsha.
“We are going to unlock 33 as part of our massive agenda to create a new Onitsha. People are held in traffic for over five hours every day, and that is going to stop,” Soludo stated.
He further explained that the state government will commence construction work in the area early next year to give residents a renewed sense of inclusion, improved mobility, and economic relief.
Governor Soludo also revealed that he personally inspected the roads and surrounding areas to assess the feasibility of the proposed dualisation and ensure proper planning before the commencement of construction.
“I went to those areas myself in preparation for the dualisation,” he added.
The road projects are expected to significantly reduce travel time, improve traffic flow, boost commercial activities, and enhance the overall urban outlook of Onitsha and its environs.
