13 Major Ongoing Road Projects Under The Tinubu Administration – Politics – Nairaland

the Second Niger Bridge in Asaba, as part of Phase 2A.

 

While the bridge itself was largely completed under former President Muhammadu Buhari, the final phase—linking it to key transport corridors—has been prioritized under President Bola Tinubu.

 

The project aims to enhance connectivity between the South-South and South-East, improve trade and transportation efficiency, and ensure the bridge fully eases traffic congestion while supporting regional economic growth.

 

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project is divided into two phases to enhance connectivity and road infrastructure.

 

Phase 1 includes Section 1 (43 km), built by Julius Berger, and Section 2, handled by RCC, which faced structural failures on the Ibadan-bound lane. According to Works Minister David Umahi, 8.5 km remains unfinished, with completion set for April 2025 and commissioning in May.

 

Phase 2 covers flyover head completions at RCCG, Wawa, Ogun Bridge, and Arepo Bridge, plus a 12-km dual carriageway at Sagamu-Iperu using rigid pavement. A 48-km stretch to Ore is also planned, with the contract expected by March 2025.

 

The Federal Government plans to introduce tolling after Phase 1 to fund maintenance.

 

The 34-kilometer Bodo-Bonny Road project, awarded in 2014 for N120 billion, is a joint initiative between the Federal Government and Nigeria LNG Limited. Constructed by Julius Berger, the project includes 13 bridges and aims to connect Bonny Island to mainland Rivers State.

 

However, cost escalations and funding challenges delayed progress. In 2021, the project cost was revised to N199.9 billion, leading to stalled construction. Under President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a further cost adjustment to N280 billion in September 2024, along with a 12-month extension. The project is now scheduled for completion by September 2025.