Residents, Traders Hail Okpebholo as Ramat Park Flyover Nears Completion

Residents, traders, transport operators, motorists and scout groups around the Ramat Park axis of Benin City have commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, over the near completion of the Ramat Park Flyover Bridge.

They described the project as a major infrastructural intervention expected to transform transportation and commercial activities within the Edo State capital.

The commendations come as construction work on the flyover reaches an advanced stage ahead of its completion and public use.

The Ramat Park Flyover, regarded as one of the signature projects of the Okpebholo administration, is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve vehicular movement along the busy Ikpoba Hill–Ramat Park corridor.

Speaking during an excursion to the project site, Scout Leader, Pastor William Iseghale, described the flyover as a reflection of purposeful leadership and strategic governance aimed at addressing long-standing transportation challenges in Edo State.

According to him, the project would not only improve traffic flow but also enhance road safety for motorists and pedestrians while giving Benin City a more modern outlook.

He added that the project symbolises progress, urban renewal and responsive governance targeted at improving the daily experiences of residents and commuters.

Some scouts who visited the site also expressed appreciation to Governor Okpebholo, noting that the near-completed bridge offered many of them their first experience of standing on a flyover bridge.

Traders operating around the Ramat Park corridor and adjoining markets also applauded the pace and quality of work on the project.

One of the traders, Blessing Bliss, acknowledged that although construction activities initially caused temporary inconveniences, the long-term economic and commercial benefits would outweigh the challenges.

Commercial drivers and transport operators described the flyover as a major solution to years of traffic congestion along the route, expressing optimism that it would reduce travel time and improve transportation efficiency within the metropolis.

Residents in the area further praised the governor for prioritising infrastructure development, noting that the project has transformed the physical outlook of the environment and restored public confidence in government-led urban renewal efforts.

The Ramat Park Flyover, described as the first of its kind in Edo State, was designed to address persistent traffic congestion at one of Benin City’s busiest intersections while also tackling flooding through supporting drainage infrastructure.