Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Stakeholders and commuters around the Ramat Park axis of Benin City have praised Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, over the ongoing completion of the Ramat Park Flyover Bridge, noting that the project will significantly improve traffic flow, enhance transportation, and stimulate economic activities across the metropolis.
The commendations come as construction work on the flyover reaches an advanced stage, with the project nearing completion ahead of public use.
The Ramat Park Flyover, one of the signature infrastructure projects of the Okpebholo administration, is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion and improve vehicular movement along the ever-busy Ikpoba Hill–Ramat Park corridor.
Speaking on behalf of scouts during an excursion to the project site, Scout Leader, Pastor William Iseghale, described the project as a reflection of purposeful leadership and strategic governance aimed at addressing long-standing transportation challenges in Edo State.
He noted that beyond improving traffic flow, the flyover would also enhance road safety for motorists and pedestrians while projecting a more modern outlook for Benin City.
According to him, the project represents more than just physical infrastructure, as it symbolises progress, urban renewal and responsive governance tailored towards improving the daily experiences of residents and commuters.
Several scouts also expressed appreciation to Governor Okpebholo for the project, noting that the near-completed flyover had provided many of them with their first experience of standing on a flyover bridge, describing the moment as both memorable and inspiring.
Traders operating around the Ramat Park corridor and adjoining markets equally applauded the pace and quality of work on the project.
One trader, Blessing Bliss, said although construction activities initially created temporary inconveniences, the long-term economic and commercial benefits of the project would far outweigh the early challenges.
Commercial drivers and transport operators also described the flyover as a major relief from years of persistent traffic gridlock along the route, expressing optimism that the project would drastically reduce travel time and improve transportation efficiency within the metropolis.
Residents of the area also commended Governor Okpebholo for giving priority to critical infrastructure development, stating that the ongoing project has significantly improved the aesthetic appeal of the environment and renewed public confidence in government-led urban renewal efforts.
The Ramat Park Flyover, widely regarded as the first of its kind in Edo State, was initiated to address persistent traffic congestion at one of Benin City’s busiest junctions, while also providing a lasting solution to flooding challenges through the construction of modern drainage infrastructure.