N366m approved as palliative works begins on Abuja-Kaduna road

The Federal Government has approved sum of N366 million as the emergency repairs of failed portions of the Abuja – Kaduna Dual Carriageway begins.

According to the statement released by the Works Ministry on Saturday, revealing that the contractor, Messrs H&M (Nig.) Ltd mobilized to site on Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024.
This is in order to bring succour to road users, while the scope of the contract consists of patching of existing potholes, as well as the reinstatement of critically failed sections of this alignment.

According to the statement, the contract for the Section I of the Expressway starts at kilometre 0 + 00 (Zuba, FCT) and ends at kilometre 31 + 200 (Tafa, Niger/Kaduna States’ border) with a two (2) weeks completion period.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the project on Saturday, 5th October, 2024, the Directors, Highways, North Central Zone I, Engr. Mohammed Goni and Special Projects (North), Engr. Olufemi Adetunji urged the contractor to adhere with the terms of the contract, as no extension of the completion period will be entertained.

They described the project as a catalyst to economic growth a vital artery connecting the Northern and Southern parts of the country.

Engr. Goni promised Nigerians that with the successful completion of the contract, the remaining failed parts from Tafa – Kaduna will also be awarded, reiterating the resolve of the present administration to the provision of critical road infrastructure.
The Project Supervisor, H&M (Nig.) Ltd, Mr. Lawrence Emmanuel disclosed that work is ongoing with the cutting and shaping of the failed portions reaching Dikko Junction in Niger State, while the asphalting of the cut points is expected to start on Monday, 7th October, 2024.

About the complaints of the high volume of traffic on the road, which is slowing the pace of work, the supervisor promised that the road will be delivered on the scheduled date.

Also on the inspection visit was the Federal Controller of Works, FCT, Engineer Yakubu Usman, who promised daily inspections and diligent supervision of the project, while it lasts.