MARARABA, NASARAWA STATE — A concerned resident, Joe Clem, has raised alarm over the ongoing construction along Mararaba Road, expressing concern about access, emergency movement and pedestrian safety between the Mararaba Flyover and Abacha Road Flyover.
Clem, in a public appeal circulating online, questioned the apparent construction of a long median wall along the stretch, saying there appeared to be no visible U-turn or roundabout between the two flyovers.
According to him, the situation could create difficulties for residents and other road users who need to move between communities and facilities located on opposite sides of the road.
He specifically raised concerns about residents living around Kabayi, Sharp Corner and Deeper Life Junction, asking how they would access their destinations once the road project is completed.
“What happens when there’s an emergency?” he asked, while also questioning how emergency vehicles and residents would navigate the area if there were no convenient crossing points.
Clem also expressed concern about students attending schools located around the affected areas.
He questioned how pupils and other pedestrians would safely cross the road, particularly if traffic is expected to move continuously along the major route.
The resident further raised concerns about businesses operating around the area, as well as people travelling to places of worship and other community facilities.
He asked whether the final road design would provide a U-turn, roundabout or another form of access between the two flyovers.
“Does it mean there can’t be a roundabout or U-turn between those two flyovers?” he asked.
Clem also questioned whether pedestrian movement and access to surrounding communities had been adequately considered before construction began.
Another concern raised was the possibility of a pedestrian bridge being introduced later in the project.
He questioned how high or accessible such a bridge would be if vehicles were travelling on elevated sections of the road and whether the design would adequately serve pedestrians, including students and other vulnerable road users.
The resident called on the relevant authorities to urgently examine the concerns before the construction reaches a stage where modifications could become more difficult.
He appealed to the Nasarawa State Government and relevant agencies overseeing the project to clarify the final design and explain how emergency access, pedestrian movement, community connectivity and access to businesses and public facilities will be accommodated.
IBN News could not independently establish from the information available whether the project design provides for additional U-turns, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings or other access points between the two flyovers.
The concerns raised by the resident therefore remain a public appeal pending clarification from the relevant authorities or the project contractors.
IBN News will continue to follow developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.
