FG earmarks N20 billion monthly for dualization of 82km 82-kilometre of Abuja-Kaduna highway in 14 months

The Federal Government has committed N20 billion monthly to Julius Berger Plc for the completion of the dualization of an 82-kilometre section, totalling 164 kilometres, of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway, with a target completion timeline of 14 months.

This update was disclosed in a statement on the official website of the Ministry of Works, following a meeting on Wednesday between the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and representatives from Julius Berger.

The discussion focused on delays in several road projects awarded to the contractor nationwide, which have been attributed to various challenges.

During a site visit to the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, Umahi praised the quality of work being undertaken by Julius Berger but stressed the importance of completing one carriageway (one side of the dual road) at a time before moving on to the next.

Furthermore, Umahi instructed Julius Berger to fill both carriageways with a stone base and level them within three weeks to alleviate the difficulties faced by road users during construction. He emphasized that this step is crucial to reducing discomfort and enhancing the travel experience as the project advances.

“We agreed that this project, within their own corridor, will last for 14 months,” Umahi said.