The Kwara State Government has said major concrete work at the Geri Alimi Split Diamond Interchange (Underpass) has reached 70 per cent completion.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport, Alhaji Yusuf Garba Manjo stated this recently during his inspection visit to the site of the project.
Manjo however added that the beams installation in the 2nd bridge had been completed.
He stated that the back filling, earth work and drainage for the underpass had commenced.
This and other developments on the site, point to the fact that the expected period for completion would be achieved.
The Permanent Secretary however advised the contractors handling the project to execute it in line with the specifications.
He also urged the contractor to put all hands on deck to ensure speedy completion with a view to meeting the targeted time frame.
The Chief Resident Engineer, J.O Bamigboye said the construction work were being executed as designed, adding that the project has reached 70 per cent completion.
The contractor is currently working on the deck and bottom slab of the 1st bridge, backfilling at both Asa-Dam and Olorunsogo ends, excavation of drainage at the underpass, earthwork at the underpass dual carriageway.
The work is expected to be completed soon with the speed contractor is handling the project.
