FG Begins Repairs on Collapsed Keffi Flyover, Approves Massive Road Projects Nationwide

Federal Government begins reconstruction of collapsed Keffi Flyover after deadly July 4 incident in Nasarawa.

Minister Umahi confirms compensation, outlines major road projects and funding updates nationwide.

The Federal Government has begun reconstruction work on the collapsed Keffi Flyover in Nasarawa State, following the tragic July 4 incident that claimed three lives.

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, revealed this after Thursday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He described the collapse as “very unfortunate” and confirmed that the families of the victims have been compensated and will not pursue legal action.

“One carriageway has been shut down for urgent repairs to prevent further incidents,” Umahi said, noting that structural assessments are ongoing.

The Keffi Flyover serves as a vital link between Abuja and the North-Central region, including Nasarawa and surrounding states.

Umahi also announced that FEC has approved funding for several major road and bridge projects across the country. According to him, 360 road rehabilitation projects were completed in 2023, and inspections are currently being carried out nationwide. He added that local engineering chambers will now participate in monitoring federal road projects within their states to improve transparency and accountability.

Some of the key projects highlighted include:

• Abuja Road (Lot 1): 118 km at ₦275 billion, with 30% of the work completed.
• Abuja Road (Lot 2): 164 km at ₦502 billion; ₦150 billion has already been disbursed across six sections.
• Enugu–Onitsha Road: 72 km at ₦150 billion, with ₦45 billion released.
• Abuja–Kano Road: ₦220 billion, with 30% disbursement.
• Bauchi–Jigawa Sections: Fully funded.
• Nembe–Brass Road: ₦156 billion, with 30% already released.
• Port Harcourt–Bodo–Bonny Road: 35 km near completion at a cost of ₦200 billion.
• Benin–Ifon–Akure Road: 108.4 km, with 30% of the funds disbursed.
• Akure–Ado-Ekiti Road: 256 km at ₦761 billion, with 30% released.

Newly approved or revised projects include:

• Biu–Numa Road (Borno/Adamawa): Revised from ₦15.4 billion to ₦61.76 billion.
• Maraba–Keffi Road (Nasarawa): Dualisation of 43.6 km at ₦76 billion.
• Ikorodu–Sagamu Road (Lagos): ₦11.42 billion variation approved to complete work.
• Kashamu–Amshi–Guru–Gurus Road (Yobe): ₦23.4 billion allocated for binder courses and a new vehicle bridge.

Two major sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway were also approved:

• Kebbi Section: 258 km (x2 carriageways) at ₦1.92 trillion.
• Sokoto Section: 120 km (x2) at ₦912 billion.

Other approvals include:

• Afe Babalola University Access Road (Ekiti): 14.4 km revised to ₦9.32 billion.
• Trans-Saharan Highway (Oyo–Benue border): Extension from 180 km to 231.64 km, with revised cost of ₦445.8 billion due to soil challenges and realignment.
• Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (Sections 4A and 4B in Ogun and Ondo): 80.35 km (dual carriageway) at ₦1.65 trillion, including major swamp excavation.

Minister Umahi said a full list of all ongoing and newly approved projects will be published in the coming weeks to keep the public informed.