Port Harcourt residents have continued to experience significant traffic disruptions in recent weeks, with the Eliozu Flyover axis emerging as one of the most affected areas.
The now completed construction work on the new road leading from the Eliozu Flyover towards the Happy Bite area, has relieved the traffic, which contributed heavily to the daily gridlock, particularly during peak hours.
Commuters returning from major routes such as Air Force/Stadium Road, Eleme–Oil Mill axis, Rumokoro, and Rukpokwu were reported to have encountered severe hold-ups as they approach the Eliozu Bridge.
The convergence of vehicles from these busy corridors at a partially blocked construction zone, created long stretches of slow-moving traffic, often causing delays of 30 minutes to over an hour.
With sections of the road narrowed to a single lane and traffic diverted at intervals, the Eliozu axis had become a bottleneck for thousands heading toward GRA, Artillery, and the central city.
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Passengers and commercial transporters expressed frustration over the prolonged delays, noting that evening traffic was particularly unbearable. Motorists coming from Eleme and Oil Mill faced the longest queues, while those connecting from Rumokoro, Rukpokwu, and even parts of Rumuodara struggled to merge smoothly into the constricted flow.
Despite the inconvenience, some residents remained optimistic, noting that the completed road project would bring long-term ease to traffic within the area.
Many were hopeful that the state government and contractors would speed up the construction and implement better traffic management measures to minimize the suffering of road users.
Now, the completion of the work has brought relief, restoring free-flowing traffic to the grateful drivers and commuters.
