en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Federal Government of Nigeria officially launched the Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Highway upgrade project in Gombe State on June 4, 2026. The project, spanning 125 kilometers with a total investment of approximately $915 million (1.245 trillion Naira), will be executed by Hi-Tech Construction Company using rigid pavement (concrete) technology. Upon completion, the project will create a dual two-lane highway connecting Gombe, Biu, and Maiduguri, with extensions to Yola and Jalingo.
David Umahi, Minister of the Federal Ministry of Works, stated at the groundbreaking ceremony that the project is part of the federal government's "Fourth Legacy Project," covering a corridor of approximately 700 kilometers from Akuanga through Jos, Bauchi, Gombe, and Biu to Maiduguri. Umahi revealed that Hi-Tech Construction Company won the contract through a competitive bidding process, emerging from five bidding enterprises. The contractor's representative pledged to deliver the project to international standards and create job opportunities for local communities.
The project adopts rigid pavement (concrete) technology, contrasting with the more widely used asphalt pavement in Nigeria. The Nigerian Ministry of Works stated that concrete pavement reduces maintenance frequency and extends road lifespan. In recent years, Nigeria has constructed several concrete pavement roads.
Connecting underdeveloped regions in northeastern Nigeria, the project will improve regional transportation links, reduce cargo transportation costs, and strengthen economic ties among the six northeastern states. Additionally, the upgraded road will enhance accessibility to neighboring Cameroon and Chad, bolstering Nigeria's international connections. The highway, long plagued by chronic disrepair and multiple failed restoration attempts by successive governments, has been a regional focus. Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the highway as one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the history of Gombe State.
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