Tinubu Approves Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Reconstruction

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, which will now feature reinforced concrete pavement instead of asphalt. Minister of Works David Umahi announced this decision on Thursday, emphasizing that the existing asphalt pavement has repeatedly failed despite maintenance efforts.

The project, which spans 135 kilometers, is expected to provide a durable solution lasting 50 to 100 years. Additionally, Tinubu approved the completion of the abandoned Ibi bridge project in Taraba State, which was awarded in 2018 and had reached only 40% completion.

Umahi also disclosed plans for the construction of a 5.76-kilometer Lau bridge across the Benue River and the dualization of a 400-kilometer east-west road corridor running from Lokoja to Benin. These initiatives are part of the federal government's infrastructure renewal program aimed at improving national integration and boosting economic activities across regions.