The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has released 30% mobilization funds for the construction of two bypasses on the Second Niger Bridge, linking the Asaba-Benin and Enugu-Onitsha dual carriageways.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this announcement while inspecting ongoing federal road projects in Rivers State.

He commended the President for prioritizing infrastructure, revealing that similar mobilization payments had been made for sections of the Abuja-Kano highway.

Umahi noted that the bypass construction, handled by CCECC and CJC, would enhance connectivity and maximize the benefits of Second Niger Bridge. 

Additionally, the Minister assured that the long-awaited reconstruction of the flood-damaged East-West Road in Rivers State would be completed between December 2025 and March 2026.

Umahi inspected several key projects, including the Eleme-Onne road, the Bodo-Bonny road by Julius Berger, and the Enugu-Port Harcourt dual carriageway.