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Works Road, Awka

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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
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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.
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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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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).
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on motorcycles and auto rickshaws to restrict them from plying all major roads. However, the ban was later lifted partially on December 25, 2015.
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Although considered less busy compared with Zik Avenue, the street at times, has traffic congestions as a result of the growing population of
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then turns east towards Anambra State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, eventually terminating at the junction with Zik Avenue near
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Divine Hospital - private hospital and maternity centre at Ken Okoli Street, off Works Road
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As with most areas in Awka, transportation in this part of the city is based primarily on
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and the road's narrow nature. On June 1, 2015, the Anambra State government imposed a
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Anambra State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport - a government organization
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Directional street sign at the junction linking Dike Street with Works Road
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Directional street sign at the junction linking Dike Street with Works Road
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The following points of interest are found within or near Works Road:
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Awka South
6°12′24″N 7°03′51″E / 6.206719°N 7.064044°E / 6.206719; 7.064044
Awka
Anambra State
Nigeria
suburb
Amikwo
Awka South
Bishop Crowther Seminary
Amawbia
traffic congestion
motorcycle taxis
auto rickshaws
Amikwo
Awka South
ban
Bishop Crowther Seminary
Anglican
Directional street sign at the junction linking Dike Street with Works Road
A part of Works Road in Awka
"Nigeria: Anambra - Offodile's Tirades"
"Road contractors return to sites in Anambra"
Retrieved on July 12, 2017
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Anambra State
Nigeria
stub
expanding it
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