Nigerians wear renewed smiles as FG reveals plan to Build roads that’ll last for 100 years.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the Tinubu administration is pioneering a new generation of highways designed to last 50 to 100 years, moving away from Nigeria’s history of short-lived roads.
During an inspection of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, he explained that the ministry is adopting innovative designs prioritising durability, cost-effectiveness and the recycling of existing asphalt layers reinforced with concrete to withstand heavy traffic and harsh weather.
“The goal is to build roads that last, save funds and boost growth,” Umahi said, stressing the shift from flexible asphalt to rigid concrete pavements to cut long-term maintenance costs. He warned contractors against removing structurally sound asphalt, describing it as wasteful and technically unsound.
The Abuja–Kaduna section, handled by Infiouest International Limited, is one of Nigeria’s most advanced road projects, with over 300 heavy-duty machines deployed, and Umahi praised the contractor for meeting international standards.
Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, highlighted Tinubu’s focus on durable infrastructure and commended Umahi’s mentorship of engineers on quality standards.
The 375-kilometre expressway linking Abuja to northern trade hubs, awarded in 2018, faced delays due to funding gaps and insecurity, but the redesigned project using concrete pavement is expected to cut travel time, reduce vehicle costs, and strengthen trade and security across the North-West corridor.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the Tinubu administration is pioneering a new generation of highways designed to last 50 to 100 years, moving away from Nigeria’s history of short-lived roads.
During an inspection of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, he explained that the ministry is adopting innovative designs prioritising durability, cost-effectiveness and the recycling of existing asphalt layers reinforced with concrete to withstand heavy traffic and harsh weather.
“The goal is to build roads that last, save funds and boost growth,” Umahi said, stressing the shift from flexible asphalt to rigid concrete pavements to cut long-term maintenance costs. He warned contractors against removing structurally sound asphalt, describing it as wasteful and technically unsound.
The Abuja–Kaduna section, handled by Infiouest International Limited, is one of Nigeria’s most advanced road projects, with over 300 heavy-duty machines deployed, and Umahi praised the contractor for meeting international standards.
Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, highlighted Tinubu’s focus on durable infrastructure and commended Umahi’s mentorship of engineers on quality standards.
The 375-kilometre expressway linking Abuja to northern trade hubs, awarded in 2018, faced delays due to funding gaps and insecurity, but the redesigned project using concrete pavement is expected to cut travel time, reduce vehicle costs, and strengthen trade and security across the North-West corridor.
Nigerians wear renewed smiles as FG reveals plan to Build roads that’ll last for 100 years.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the Tinubu administration is pioneering a new generation of highways designed to last 50 to 100 years, moving away from Nigeria’s history of short-lived roads.
During an inspection of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, he explained that the ministry is adopting innovative designs prioritising durability, cost-effectiveness and the recycling of existing asphalt layers reinforced with concrete to withstand heavy traffic and harsh weather.
“The goal is to build roads that last, save funds and boost growth,” Umahi said, stressing the shift from flexible asphalt to rigid concrete pavements to cut long-term maintenance costs. He warned contractors against removing structurally sound asphalt, describing it as wasteful and technically unsound.
The Abuja–Kaduna section, handled by Infiouest International Limited, is one of Nigeria’s most advanced road projects, with over 300 heavy-duty machines deployed, and Umahi praised the contractor for meeting international standards.
Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, highlighted Tinubu’s focus on durable infrastructure and commended Umahi’s mentorship of engineers on quality standards.
The 375-kilometre expressway linking Abuja to northern trade hubs, awarded in 2018, faced delays due to funding gaps and insecurity, but the redesigned project using concrete pavement is expected to cut travel time, reduce vehicle costs, and strengthen trade and security across the North-West corridor.
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