Communities upbeat, await Bodo-Bonny road project completion 

For the first time in history, Bonny Island is set to be connected to mainland Rivers state by road, with the Bodo-Bonny road project being constructed by engineering giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, is awaiting official commissioning.

A press statement issued by the media unit of the construction company, Wednesday, said the road contract, spanning 35.7 kilometres, is a landmark infrastructure project that will unlock new economic opportunities for the region.

The statement noted that, “Constructing this road has been no small feat. Running through low-lying marshlands, tidal zones, and swampy terrain, the project has required advanced engineering to ensure that the road can withstand heavy rainfall, flooding, and unstable ground conditions.

“Despite these challenges, visible changes are taking shape along the route. On the mainland, work on the road foundation is nearing completion, while in Bonny, sections of the newly paved surface are already in use. Bridge structures are in place, and the installation of protective barriers is expected to commence soon. Road workers are laying the final layers in preparation for asphalt paving, which project managers say will begin in the coming weeks.”

 A Julius Berger official on-site confirmed that work is advancing as planned, explaining: “We are making steady progress, and the project remains on track. The goal is to ensure the road is stable and durable, even with the challenging terrain.”

He said, “inside Bonny Island, finishing works on the concrete road are moving at a steady pace, with some sections already accessible. Workers remain committed, with activities continuing even during their break hours. The Bodo-Bonny Road is already drawing activity, with traders and small businesses setting up along completed sections.”

Julius Berger’s Administrative Manager, Barr.  Samuel Hart, described the progress as steady and well-coordinated. “This project spans three to four local government areas, and from our engagements, the communities see it as their own. They are eager to drive from Port Harcourt to Bonny without hindrance,” he said