By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo in his effort to ease traffic congestion in some parts of the state has announced plans to commence the dualisation of the 33, Nkisi and Nkwelle roads in Onitsha.

Soludo in a trending video observed that residents and commuters around the 33 area are often trapped in traffic for as long as four to five hours daily.

He described It as an unacceptable situation that his administration is determined to bring to an end.

The Governor explained that 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.

“We will commence construction work in the area early next year to give residents a renewed sense of inclusion, improved mobility, and economic relief.

“I have 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 stated

“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.”