The House of Representatives Wednesday called for urgent construction of flyovers and pedestrian bridges in the ongoing Kaduna Eastern Bye-Pass and Kaduna-Zaria Highway projects.
It said this was necessary because of rising cases of road accidents and pedestrian deaths along the roads.
The resolution followed a motion by Hon. Hussaini Mohammed Jallo, who noted the increasing rate of accidents and fatalities recorded daily along the Kaduna Eastern Bye-Pass, currently under construction, and the Kaduna-Zaria Highway.
He also cited the alarming rate of pedestrian-related accidents along the routes, which pass through densely populated communities.
He said: “The highways effectively divide these communities into two parts, with increasing population growth resulting in constant movement of residents, traders and students across the roads.
“Constructing pedestrian bridges and flyovers at critical points would help prevent loss of lives and property, improve traffic flow, protect economic activities and support urban development in Kaduna and surrounding areas.”