The Benue State Government has approved the expansion of the Wurukum Flyover in Makurdi into a dual carriageway at the state’s expense.
Following a request by Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government graciously granted the approval. The original flyover design was a single-lane structure, but in line with the urban renewal agenda of Governor Alia’s administration, the project is now being upgraded to improve traffic flow, increase road capacity, reduce congestion, and accommodate the growing transportation needs of Makurdi metropolis.
The Benue State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Kuma Aii Iyenge, recently led a field assessment and measurement exercise for the proposed expansion. He was accompanied by the Director of Civil Engineering, Engr. Tivfa Wombo; the State Controller of the Federal Ministry of Works, Engr. Mukaula Danladi; the project manager, Li Qiang Qiang; and other representatives of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), the firm handling the construction project.
After the exercise, the contractor is expected to develop and submit an appropriate design alongside the estimated cost of the proposed expansion for further consideration. The Wurukum Flyover, which was not part of the initial design of the Makurdi–Enugu dual carriageway project, was introduced following Governor Alia’s request to the President.
