The Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has flagged-off the construction of twelve link roads that will put a stop to the flooding at the five junction in Benin City.

Speaking to the residents of Ivbiye Street, while flagging-off the construction of the network of roads in the area that had been abandoned for over thirty-five years, the state governor assured that when completed, the problem of flooding at the five junction would be a thing of the past.

According to him, the state government awarded the job to a reputable contractor; Hi-tech that has been performing very well in Lagos.

“We are bringing a company with a reputation to construct the roads that will have street lights, walkways and covered drainage,” he said.

He disclosed that, the state government is planning for the twenty-first century, because the people deserve the best, and they are going to get the best”.

He further noted that the link roads to the five-junction were abandoned for too long which is responsible for the area always being flooded anytime it rains.

Engineer Danny Abbord of Hi-tech Construction Company Limited, said the project will be completed within the next fifteen months.

While commending the state government for coming to their rescue as another rainy season approaches, the residents who lamented that they have lost not less than three buildings due to the flooding, disclosed that the government last worked on the roads thirty-five years ago during the administration of Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia.

The governor also flagged-off the expansion of the Siluko Road in Benin City.