The Bodo-Bonny Road project has reached 80 per cent completion, signaling major progress on the 35.7-kilometre corridor being constructed by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the company said work had continued on the site despite persistent and heavy rainfall that has posed serious challenges to construction activities.
“Despite the challenge, the contractors remained undaunted as their workforce pranced on with determination and grit, hitting milestone progress along the 35.7km road. Against the backdrop of the rains, aspects of the work are affected; but work steadily goes on in the stretch of Bodo-Bonny Road,” the company said.
Project Manager Tim Nippert, speaking at the project site between the Nanabie Bridge and Bonny Island, confirmed that all bridges had been substantially completed, with only pavement joints pending. He added that 70 per cent of the binder installation for final asphalting had also been completed.
“It is all about our ability to persevere and our passion to deliver on our set goals. With that, we can manage challenges as they come up,” Nippert said. “The ceaseless rain in the area remains a big challenge to the work. An extraordinary rainfall in July is not allowing the installation of the base course.”
He also revealed that 5.2km of concrete pavement within Bonny Town had been completed, while stone pitching work was ongoing. An additional 5km stretch of asphalt road was 80 per cent completed with asphalt binder, pending the final wearing course and slope protection.
Nippert noted that the road remains restricted to construction-related activities and would only be opened to the public upon full completion.
“The Bodo-Bonny Road is for Julius Berger Nigeria construction use only, for now, except in very important cases; and its release for public traffic will only be possible after completion,” he stated.
Also speaking, the project’s Security Coordinator, Abraham Ikhenoba, said workers had remained committed despite the tough weather conditions.
“Even with the challenging terrains, every hand is on deck. It is in the character of the construction for which we have been known,” he said.
