The Federal Executive Council has approved over N43 billion for the completion of Phase II, Section II of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
Briefing journalists after Thursday’s meeting at the State House, Abuja, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said the new approval is part of several fresh and revised contracts across the country to accelerate the pace of critical road projects.
Umahi also provided updates on the East–West Road, which the President Bola Tinubu administration inherited at N156 billion, covering two carriageways, three flyovers and two bridges, Vanguard reports.
According to Umahi, the project has been restructured to ensure timely completion amid heavy traffic and a redesigned pavement structure.
“This project was awarded about five years ago but didn’t take off. When Mr President came in, FEC terminated the earlier contract. Now, we’ve re-awarded Phase II, Section II for N43 billion. It includes underpasses, concrete pavement, ramps, and adjoining roads,” Umahi said.
The minister explained that work has been completed on one carriageway and 30 per cent of the second while new flyovers at Abuloma and Refinery Junctions in Rivers State will be presented for fresh approval before the end of the month.
He noted that the revised contract also captures additional infrastructure — including flyovers, underpasses, and link roads, that were omitted from earlier designs.
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