The Federal Government yesterday inaugurated the construction of the 65 Kilo Metre Section 3A and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road at Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River.

The Minister of Works, Chief Dave Umahi, who inaugurated the three-lane dual carriageway in company of the Cross River governor, Bassey Otu, explained that the sections were components of the 750km Lagos-Calabar coastal road.

He noted that like other sections of the road, the Cross River axis would be constructed using a continuous reinforced concrete pavemen, while appealing to communities within the corridor to cooperate with the contractor to complete the project on time.

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