President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dualisation of the Bodo–Bonny link road in Rivers State as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and connectivity in the Niger Delta.
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed that the project covers an 8.9-kilometre stretch linking the Bodo–Bonny Road to the East–West Road.
Umahi said the road will be constructed using concrete technology and will feature modern infrastructure, including two flyovers, solar-powered streetlights, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, and designated rest areas.
He added that the project is designed to serve as the first “smart road” in the South-South region, incorporating round-the-clock surveillance through solar-powered CCTV systems to enhance security along the corridor.
The minister put the estimated cost of the project at N150 billion, noting that upon completion, the Bodo–Bonny road is expected to become one of the most secure and strategic routes in the region.
