Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the ongoing three-phase Creek Road Market project in Port Harcourt will be completed by January 2027.
Governor Fubara made this known on Tuesday during an inspection visit to the construction site, where he expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work.
The new market is being built to provide a better trading environment for traders who have for years occupied nearby roads due to congestion in the old market.
Speaking after touring the site, the governor said the project became necessary to create enough space for traders and allow road rehabilitation work in the old Port Harcourt Township to continue smoothly.
He explained that the road network in the area had suffered delays because traders extended their activities onto the roads, making construction difficult.
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According to him, building a modern market is part of efforts to improve infrastructure and restore order in the township.
Governor Fubara said construction has already started in Section A of the market, while work on Section B will begin soon.
He added that Section C requires extra engineering work because the area was discovered to be on a borrow pit, making evacuation and sand filling necessary before construction can begin. He said contractors have assured him that the project will meet the January 2027 deadline.
The governor stressed that the market project reflects his administration’s commitment to urban renewal, good governance, and the delivery of lasting projects for the people of Rivers State.
