Motorists and commuters along the Bauchi–Gombe corridor are set to experience relief as the Federal Ministry of Works has commenced emergency rehabilitation of the deteriorated highway, a critical route linking communities and businesses across the North-East.
During a media inspection at Kengere Village on Sunday, the Director of Information and Public Affairs of the ministry, Mohammed Ahmed Abdullahi, said the repairs are a strategic, immediate response to ease the daily hardship faced by motorists.
He noted that while a full dualisation of the corridor has already been approved by the Federal Executive Council, the stop-gap rehabilitation was authorised to provide urgent relief.
Ahmed explained that the project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s infrastructure-focused agenda, describing road development as critical to national productivity and socio-economic activities.
He added that the ministry’s inspection was part of efforts to assess progress and ensure government interventions meet public expectations.
The Federal Controller of Works in Bauchi State, Engr. Bashiru Adamu, said the affected stretch from Bauchi metropolis to Dindima Village had deteriorated badly, with deep potholes, craters and structural failures that posed safety risks.
He stressed that comprehensive repairs had become necessary to restore the road’s integrity.
Engr. Joseph Samata, Site Engineer for Triacta Nigeria Limited, confirmed that the 35.4-kilometre rehabilitation is valued at N39.9 billion, with completion targeted for late 2026.
Representatives of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and COREN inspected the works and validated compliance with engineering standards, while the Bauchi State NUJ pledged independent monitoring to ensure accountability and timely delivery.
The tour concluded with the commissioning and handover of drainage systems and culverts in Konkyel and Suke villages, addressing long-standing erosion and flooding challenges in the communities.