Construction work is now underway for two key sections of Nigeria’s new coastal highway. The 123km stretch in Ebonyi State is being built using concrete, linking Ndibe Beach with Mbeke Ishieke. Meanwhile, work is also underway for a 65km stretch of the route running through the north of Akwa Ibom State in South East Nigeria.
The 570km highway connecting Lagos with Calabar will improve transport between South East and South West of Nigeria. The project is expected to cost $10 billion. The road will also be connected to the network that links with the capital, Abuja.
Meanwhile, improvement works being carried out to three flyovers in Warri in Delta State should be complete in late 2025. The work commenced in April 2025 is being carried out by contractor Julius Berger, with the package of works having been awarded in 2023. The project also includes widening connecting roads, building pedestrian bridges and constructing a new cloverleaf junction, which will help to boost capacity and cut traffic congestion. The project is being welcomed by locals as delivering a boost to transport and economic activity.
