Roads infrastructure construction scales up Eko Atlantic City devt

Gradually but steadily, some of the features that define Eko Atlantic City as a  21st Century, self-sustaining city are crystalising and making it an attractive destination for living and commerce.

On-going massive construction of roads network which is scaling up development in the city is a fulfillment of the city developers’ promise of a congestion-free city with no on-street parking; one in which traffic will flow freely.

This is being achieved with the expanding development of main thoroughfares and access roads which, so far, has seen over 28 kilometres of roads completed to stone base level while 25 kilometres have been block paved.

The developers, in a statement at the weekend, noted that Eko Atlantic’s main Eko Boulevard and the roads would be a role model for 21st century urban planning, promising that, over the next few months, further road works will be carried out across major districts in the city.

Some of these districts are the Harbour Lights, Marina District (inner and outer ring roads), Downtown, Avenues 1 and 3 which have direct access to Ahmadu Bello Way. This work predominantly comprises the build-up of the sand sub-base in all these areas with laying of the crushed stone base course in the more advanced roads.

The statement noted further that the opening of Akin Adesola Street has introduced a second entrance into the City from Victoria Island, adding that this was crucial for development as it has significantly reduced the drive distance for trucks carrying rocks to the sea wall which is a mile and half offshore.

Previously, the route from the entrance of Eko Atlantic City to the sea wall was around five kilometres. This new access reduces the distance to just two and a half kilometers, thus helping to speed up construction.

Furthermore, it provides unhindered access to the completion of road works in Phases 1 and 2 of the city.

CHUKA UROKO