By Rukevwe odeh

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed the immediate rehabilitation of the deteriorated Mosogar-Oghara portion of the Warri-Benin Highway in a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving safety for thousands of commuters.

The decision follows widespread complaints from motorists and residents over the poor condition of the busy federal highway, which has caused severe delays, vehicle damage, and increased travel difficulties in recent months.

Announcing the intervention, the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, explained that the governor approved emergency repairs to reduce the hardship experienced by road users, despite the highway being under the control of the Federal Government.

According to the commissioner, Governor Oborevwori considered the route too important to ignore because it serves as a major transport corridor linking the South-South region with other parts of Nigeria. He said the governor ordered immediate remedial work to restore smoother traffic flow while awaiting a permanent reconstruction by the appropriate federal authorities.

Izeze disclosed that Obakpor Engineering Construction Company has already mobilised personnel, equipment, and construction materials to the affected section, with rehabilitation work now underway.

He expressed confidence that the emergency repairs would significantly improve movement along the highway and reduce the difficulties faced daily by motorists, commercial transport operators, and other road users.

The commissioner also noted that the intervention reflects the collaborative efforts of the Delta State and Federal Governments in improving public infrastructure, adding that the project aligns with Governor Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E. Agenda and President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Mosogar-Oghara axis of the Warri-Benin Highway has long been identified as one of the most problematic stretches of the road, with persistent deterioration leading to heavy traffic, frequent vehicle breakdowns, and rising transportation costs. The ongoing emergency repairs are expected to provide immediate relief while longer-term reconstruction plans are awaited.