Location Amikwo, Awka South | ||
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Maintained by Anambra State Road Maintenance Agency | ||
Works Road is a major road and residential district in Awka city, Anambra State, Nigeria. It is located within the suburb of Amikwo in Awka South Local Government Area. Geographically, the road runs in a north–south direction before turning east and coming to its end. A popular street that links to Works Road is Dike Street which runs into Zik Avenue.
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Description
The road begins at Court Road junction on the north end linking it with the Awka Main Market (Eke Awka). It continues southward and intersects Dike Street and Obunagu Road. Further down, the road is joined by streets such as Dr. S.M. Okeke Avenue, Nwibor Street, Ken Okoli Street and Chukwuogor Street. It reaches Bishop Crowther Seminary then turns east towards Anambra State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, eventually terminating at the junction with Zik Avenue near Amawbia.
Other information
Works Road was constructed to ease traffic congestion on Zik Avenue, which serves as an alternative route for vehicles travelling to and from other parts of the state. The road is maintained by Anambra State Road Maintenance Agency (ARMA).
Besides residential buildings, some small-scale businesses like clothing boutiques, upholstery shops, hair stylist salons, mini-supermarkets, barber shops, pharmacy and liquor stores have also sprung up along the street.
Points of interest
The following points of interest are found within or near Works Road: