Construction Back in Full Swing as FG Pushes Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway at Accelerated Pace

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Construction activities have resumed at full scale on the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, with the Federal Government ramping up work and recording rapid progress across key sections of the landmark project.

Along the Cross River and Akwa Ibom axis, multiple work fronts are now active, with heavy-duty earth-moving equipment, haulage trucks, graders, rollers, and asphalt pavers deployed simultaneously.

Officials on site report visible advancements spanning several kilometres within a short timeframe, a development attributed to strict adherence to engineering standards and continuous technical supervision.

The coastal highway project, being implemented under the leadership of the Minister of Works, Senator (Engr.) David Nweze Umahi, CON, is a flagship infrastructure initiative of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at transforming Nigeria’s transport network.

Authorities say the renewed intensity of construction reflects the administration’s resolve to fast-track delivery while maintaining quality, durability, and safety benchmarks in line with global best practices.

Upon completion, the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is expected to serve as a major economic artery, improving connectivity across Nigeria’s southern coastline, facilitating trade and investment, and strengthening regional integration. The project is also projected to unlock new opportunities in tourism, logistics, and industrial development, while enhancing national competitiveness.

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that work will continue at an accelerated pace across all designated sections, reaffirming its commitment to delivering a world-class coastal highway that supports long-term national growth and development.