The Abuja-Kaduna-Kano dual carriageway is set to be completed within 14 months. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, during the inauguration of the rehabilitation work on the road’s Section 1, which spans from Abuja to Kaduna.
The road project has been divided into three sections for efficient construction. Section 1 covers Abuja to Kaduna, Section 2 focuses on Kaduna to Zaria, and Section 3 runs from Zaria to Kano.
The comprehensive rehabilitation plan includes scarification and pulverization of the old bituminous surface to use as sub-base material, embankment filling, and the application of reinforced concrete pavement.
Other features include median barriers, drainage systems, and solar lighting, which aim to enhance durability and safety.
Alhaji Mohammed Idris emphasized the government’s determination to meet the 14-month deadline, noting that this ambitious timeline stems from President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development.
He stated, “President Bola Tinubu is very committed and determined to ensure that this road from Abuja to Kano is completed in record time of 14 months.
“This is the reason the government cancelled the road contract with the former contractor who said it would complete the road in three years and the government refused and insisted on 14 months.
“That is also why it was broken into three segments for ease of construction. Nigerians, especially those plying this road, are anxious to see that the road is completed, ” he said.
He said that delay of any kind would not be accepted.
“The President has given a matching order, and the National Assembly is also given them the necessary cooperation and there will be no issues.
“Within 14 months, we are going to have a brand new road from Abuja end to Kano,” Idris said.
