Enugu state executive council meeting on Thurs. June 2012 awarded contract for dualization of the Enugu-Abakaliki expressway section of the road leading into the town from abakpa junction to the akanu ibiam intl. Airport flyover(which is just a few kilometers) to Arab contractors ltd in the sum of 2.4 billion naira to be completed in 14 months. This key road also connects the Enugu-Onitsha and Enugu-Port-harcourt expressways in addition to Emene industrial layout; Naira triangle junction(second busiet spot in Enugu state after 9th mile corner) and international airport road via flyover. The road just like the ones previously constructed in the town comes complete with precast drainage system; paved concrete pedestrian walkway on both sides; soundproof generator powered street lights; bustop shelters and traffic lights at road intersections.