Fg awards contract for 2nd niger bridge
You're referring to the Second Niger Bridge project in Nigeria!
Yes, the Federal Government of Nigeria has awarded the contract for the construction of the Second Niger Bridge to a Chinese construction company, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
The contract was signed on November 11, 2018, and the project is expected to be completed in 36 months. The bridge is a critical infrastructure project that will improve connectivity and reduce travel time between the eastern and western parts of Nigeria.
Here are some key details about the project:
- Location: The Second Niger Bridge will be built across the Niger River in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
- Length: The bridge will be approximately 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) long.
- Cost: The project is estimated to cost around ₦347 billion (approximately $950 million USD).
- Construction timeline: The project is expected to be completed in 36 months, with a construction period of 24 months and a testing and commissioning period of 12 months.
- Features: The bridge will have six lanes, with three lanes in each direction, and will be designed to withstand a maximum load of 75 tons per axle.
- Benefits: The Second Niger Bridge will improve connectivity between the eastern and western parts of Nigeria, reduce travel time, and boost economic activities in the region.
The project is a significant infrastructure development initiative by the Nigerian government, and its completion is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy and transportation sector.