Gov. Yusuf lays foundation of N15 Billion interchange bridge in Kano

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has laid a N15 billion three-layer Interchange bridge at Kofar Dan’agundi in Kano metropolis as part of the vision to enhance traffic flow in the ancient city.

The governor who visited the project site on Sunday in the company of some cabinet members, affirmed his administration’s eyesight to transform the city centre to the status of a mega city.

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SolaceBase had reported that Governor Yusuf in December 2023, awarded the multi-billion naira project to CCG Nigeria Limited with a completion period of eighteen months.

The multiple projects was awarded alongside another high-impact interchange bridge at Talidu roundabout also in the city centre, to ease traffic congestion.

This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature, on Sunday.

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“We have created fordable alternative routes and motorists are expected to comply with rules for safety and allow the project operation to run smoothly, ‘’the statement said.

Gov. Abba Kabir also laid the foundation of a similar project at Tal’udu roundabout worth 12 billion naira which was initially awarded same time with a three-layer overpass, underpass and surface-layer roads.

The statement said Infrastructural development is a critical area of the present administration where Gov. Yusuf allocates more resources apart from the education sector.

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While responding after the foundation laying ceremony, The Project Manager CGC Nigeria Limited Mr. Gee Wang, and the commissioner of works and housing Engr. Marwan Ahmad said in separate addresses that the project will be completed within the time frame.