Project Summary
The Construction of the 2.07KM Itu-Urua Ekpa Road with an integrated 1.4KM Underground Discharge Drain is a strategic infrastructure initiative executed in Uyo and Itu Local Government Areas, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Prior to its execution, the area suffered severe socio-economic paralysis for over nine years due to persistent, destructive flooding and erosion. The project was successfully completed and officially commissioned on September 20, 2026,
as part of the state’s 39th anniversary milestones by Gov. Umo Eno.
Key Project Features
- Road Length: 2.07 kilometres of paved roadway.
- Drainage Infrastructure: A 1.4-kilometre underground discharge drain designed to tackle devastating environmental and flood challenges in the area.
- Technical Details: The road features an 8-metre-wide carriageway built with a 150mm sub-base, a 150mm stone base, and a 50mm asphaltic wearing course.
- Contractor: Executed by an indigenous firm, Verini Construction Company Ltd.
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