North East mourn as FEC approves N4.2trn major road infrastructure projects 

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“North East go and Mourn”

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FEC approves N4.2trn for major road infrastructure projects

The largest allocation went to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with FEC approving N1.334 trillion for the construction of a 130-kilometer dual carriageway.

FEC approved N470.9 billion for the Delta State access road and N148 billion for the Anambra State access road to the Second Niger Bridge.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Phase 2, Section 1) got N195 billion approval to undergo reconstruction under the Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF), focusing on improving traffic flow and reducing congestion along the busy corridor.

The Abuja-Kano road project, previously handled by Julius Berger, has been restructured into two lots following contract termination including Lot 1 (FCT-Niger boundary): Expanded by 5.71 km towards Kogi State and Lot 3 (Kano section): extended by 17 km.

The minister said the total length of the project is now 118 km, with solar street lighting planned throughout. Section 1 will be built with concrete, while Section 3 will use asphalt.

The reconstruction of three sections of the Lokoja-Benin road will be done entirely with concrete for durability at N305 Billion including Obajana to Benin (Section I): N64 billion; Auchi to Edo (Section II): N110 billion and Benin Airport area (Section III): N131 billion.

A contract worth N3.571 billion was approved for an extensive structural assessment of the Third Mainland Bridge and Carter Bridge in Lagos.

He said this evaluation aims to prevent further deterioration, building on findings from assessments conducted in 2009 and 2013, which identified progressive structural decay.

FEC also approved the Ado-Ekiti–Igede Road Project (N5.4 Billion) as part of a series of smaller road upgrades in Ekiti State to improve local connectivity and reduce travel time.

The Onitsha-Owerri Expressway – N22 billion. The expressway will undergo rehabilitation to ease movement between Anambra and Imo States, fostering trade within the southeastern region.

Musasa-Jos Route (Kaduna State) was approved at N18 Billion to enhance road safety and reduce travel time between Kaduna and Plateau States.


2trnAbia and Enugu State Road Project got N12.75 Billion in a joint project in Abia and Enugu states that will focus on key sections within the budget limits, addressing long-emphasisednfrastructure gaps.

Umahi emphasised that most new projects, including the Lokoja-Benin and Abuja-Kano roads, will be constructed using reinforced concrete pavement instead of traditional asphalt.

– Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi




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