It is a 37.8 km Bodo-Bonny Road.

Before this road was constructed by Tinubu’s Govt, NO ROAD for people of Bonny Island to go out or come to their town - they used boats.

The road has now provided the first-ever land connection to Bonny Island, a major oil and gas hub in Rivers State.

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1978 – Conceptual Idea
• The idea to connect Bonny Island to the mainland by road was first conceived during the military administration in Rivers State.

2002 – Early Attempt
• An initial effort produced only limited bridge work and stalled without meaningful progress.


2014 – Formal Contract Award
• The Federal Government awarded the Bodo–Bonny Road contract to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.

2017 – Project Revival & Construction Begins
• A tripartite funding arrangement involving the Federal Government, Nigeria LNG (NLNG), and Julius Berger was signed.
• Full construction commenced, including major bridges across creeks and swampy terrain.

2019–2021 – Delays and Cost Review
• Engineering complexity, funding gaps, inflation, and design changes caused delays.
• Project cost was reviewed upward.

2022 – Community-Related Interruptions
• Local grievances over engagement and naming issues briefly disrupted construction.

2023 – Inflation & FX Crisis
• Severe inflation and foreign exchange pressures slowed work and triggered renegotiations.

2024 – Funding Approval & Restart
• Federal Executive Council approved a significant cost increase.
• Construction resumed at full pace.

December 2025 – Temporary Opening
• The road was officially opened to light vehicles only, marking a historic breakthrough after decades of isolation.

2026 (Target) – Full Completion
• Final works and unrestricted access (including heavy trucks) expected upon completion.