Hope for Rivers residents as 35.7km Bodo-Bonny Road takes shape

Bonny and Bodo communities in Rivers State are set to benefit significantly when the 35.7-kilometre Bodo-Bonny Road is completed. The landmark infrastructure project will connect Bonny Island to mainland Rivers State by road for the first time in history, unlocking new economic opportunities for the region.

Chairman of the Bodo-Bonny Road Peace Committee, Chief Dr O. R. Longjohn, highlighted the project’s potential, saying: “This project will unlock tremendous opportunities for Bonny Island, enabling socio-economic development across the region and beyond.

“Bonny Island plays a vital role in Nigeria’s economy, housing the nation’s largest oil and gas industries. Julius Berger’s work here is transformative, and we eagerly await completion. Security remains a key challenge, but measures are in place at the project site,” he added.

Constructing the road has been a major engineering challenge, traversing low-lying marshlands, tidal zones, and swampy terrain. The project requires advanced engineering to ensure the road withstands heavy rainfall, flooding, and unstable ground conditions.

A Julius Berger official on-site confirmed that the work is progressing as planned. “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 explained.

Inside Bonny Island, finishing works on the concrete road are advancing steadily, with some sections already accessible. Workers have remained dedicated, continuing activities even during break hours.

Julius Berger’s Administrative Manager, 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.