The contractor handling the ongoing 5.7km three-lane carriageway of Port Harcourt road in Aba, Julius Berger has said the project would soon be completed.

The project manager, Christain Kloepfel disclosed this in a statement, highlighting the scope of the project, saying it includes the rehabilitation of Asa Road with laying of new binder and a wearing course of about 1.1 km length with streetlights for the entire section.

He stressed that the remaining parts to complete the project include earthworks and stormwater control among others on both sides of the road.

"Last week, it was observed that work on the main Port Harcourt Road, Aba is almost completed with Julius Berger now concentrating on drainages and u-channels in the area at the Enugu-Port Harcourt highway junction.

"Already, business activities are returning on that axis, just as large portions of the road are now being plied by motorists and other road users," the statement reads.

He added that 17 security officers have been employed from the Aba community to heighten the security and demonstrate a strong commitment to local engagement and economic development.

"By hiring residents for security, the project benefits from their familiarity with the area, enhancing site safety while simultaneously providing valuable job opportunities to the community.

"This approach not only strengthens the project's relationship with the local population but also aligns with the "Social" component of ESG standards, focusing on stakeholder engagement and community development," the statement reads.