The ongoing construction of the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue super highway is set to transform the economic landscape of the South‑East and South‑South regions. The highway cuts through several villages, opening up previously hard‑to‑reach agricultural communities. A key feature of the project is a 90‑metre flyover complemented by a 2.2‑kilometre road on both sides, designed specifically to decongest traffic and improve the flow of vehicles and goods. Once completed, this road network will significantly stimulate the trade of agricultural produce, giving farmers in Ebonyi, Benue, and Cross River faster access to urban markets, reducing post‑harvest losses, and boosting rural incomes.

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work being done by contractors. Speaking after inspecting the Onueke flyover handled by Age‑Link, he said: “I am satisfied with the beauty, quality and speed of the work. I believe that by the end of May, the foundation work, which is about 60 per cent of the project, will be completed. Before December, the entire project should be ready.” He also noted that on the same axis, another flyover is underway around the Timber Shade area in Afikpo up to Amasiri, along with dualisation of about two kilometres around Akpoha Bridge.

Umahi emphasised that the Federal Government is doing the impossible by cutting through rocky hills and valleys in Afikpo to create safer, more motorable routes for commuters. “We are cutting through the hills so that the winding valley road that has consumed many lives will become a thing of the past. The cutting is more than 30 metres high,” he said. He described the Abakaliki–Afikpo road construction as one of the legacy projects of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, explaining that the project will connect the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway corridor from Cross River through Ebonyi to Abuja.

The first section of the project covers 123 kilometres from Ndibe Beach to the Ebonyi‑Benue boundary at a cost of about ₦454 billion. The road will feature reinforced concrete pavement, solar‑powered streetlights, and dual carriage sections in strategic locations. This super highway is a flagship example of the Renewed Hope Agenda’s commitment to linking food baskets to consumption centres while delivering world‑class infrastructure that prioritises safety, durability, and economic impact.