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Benin–Asaba Expressway

The Benin–Asaba Expressway Operation Rescue Emergency Intervention is a Federal Government road intervention designed to restore motorability along the 125-kilometre highway linking Benin City in Edo State with Asaba in Delta State. The Federal Ministry of Works commenced the intervention on 24 September 2026 following the deterioration of critical sections of the highway and difficulties associated with the existing concession arrangement. Under Operation Rescue, the Ministry is deploying equipment and personnel to address failed sections and restore safer movement for motorists, commuters and commercial transport operators. The Ministry has also announced plans for comprehensive reconstruction of the entire corridor using continuously reinforced concrete pavement.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Benin–Asaba Expressway Operation Rescue Emergency Intervention is a Federal Government road intervention designed to restore motorability along the 125-kilometre highway linking Benin City in Edo State with Asaba in Delta State. The Federal Ministry of Works commenced the intervention on 24 September 2026 following the deterioration of critical sections of the highway and difficulties associated with the existing concession arrangement. Under Operation Rescue, the Ministry is deploying equipment and personnel to address failed sections and restore safer movement for motorists, commuters and commercial transport operators. The Ministry has also announced plans for comprehensive reconstruction of the entire corridor using continuously reinforced concrete pavement.

Project Scope

APPROVED SCOPE

Emergency intervention and restoration of failed sections of the Benin–Asaba Expressway to improve motorability and restore safe movement. A subsequent comprehensive reconstruction of the corridor using continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) has also been announced.

DELIVERED SCOPE

PROJECT DETAILS

MINISTRY

Federal Ministry of Works.

IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Federal Ministry of Works.

CONTRACTOR

PROJECT TYPE

Road

LOCATION

STATE

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Edo State: Oredo LGA (Benin City). Delta State: Oshimili South LGA (Asaba)

COMMUNITY

Communities and settlements along the Benin–Agbor–Asaba highway corridor

DELIVERY & PROGRESS

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IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

Ongoing

DELIVERED SCOPE

LATEST PROGRESS

Not reported

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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APPROVED AMOUNT

CONTRACT AMOUNT

AMOUNT DISBURSED

EVIDENCE & VERIFICATION

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PRIMARY SOURCE

Federal Ministry of Works

SOURCE DATE

24/09/2026

SOURCE TYPE

Federal Government
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VERIFICATION

LAST VERIFIED

01/11/2026

VERIFICATION NOTES

The Federal Ministry of Works commenced emergency intervention under Operation Rescue on 24 September 2026. The corridor is approximately 125 kilometres long, running from AIF Roundabout in Benin City to Summit Junction in Asaba. The emergency works target failed sections, not necessarily the entire corridor. The Ministry stated that it hired equipment and deployed personnel for direct intervention. This is not a newly awarded conventional construction contract. The Ministry also announced plans for comprehensive reconstruction using continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP).

PROJECT TIMELINE & UPDATES

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16 January 2023 Federal Executive Council approval of the wider concession arrangement, according to published reports. March 2025 Site handover to the concessionaire reported by the Ministry. 9 September 2026 Federal Ministry of Works announced immediate emergency intervention arrangements. 24 September 2026 Operation Rescue formally inaugurated and emergency intervention commenced. 26 September 2026 Voice of Nigeria reported commencement of emergency rehabilitation.

LATEST UPDATES

9 September 2026: The Federal Ministry of Works announced immediate intervention on failed sections. 24 September 2026: Operation Rescue was inaugurated in Benin City. The Ministry stated that it would hire equipment and deploy personnel. 26 September 2026: Voice of Nigeria reported that emergency rehabilitation had commenced.

PUBLIC RECORD

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CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

No corrections recorded.

CITIZEN REPORTS

No citizen reports recorded.