The Government of Cross River State has announced the total closure of major roads in Calabar, the State capital on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
In a circular dated 16th April, 2025 and signed by the State Information Commissioner, Mr. Erasmus Ekpang, the State noted that “beginning from 11 – 11 Roundabout through Calabar Road, Mary Slessor Avenue to Marian Road to Ndidem Usang Iso through Efio-Ette Roundabout, down to MCC- Mobil will be closed to all forms of vehicular movements on Saturday, 19th April, 2025 from 6:00am – 12:00pm.”
The State explained that the Closure is to allow the Cross River State Tourism Bureau seamlessly organize the 2025 Calabar Marathon for Sweet Prince which is expected to run through the route at the above stipulated date and time.
“Accordingly, members of the Public are please advised to strictly adhere to this directive and cooperate with Security Agencies and other Stakeholders to guarantee a hitch – free Marathon,” the Circular ended.