Rivers: Gov. Fubara lauds Julius Berger PLC as Port Harcourt Ring Road, Creek bridge wears a new look

By Osedebamen Isibor | Julius Berger

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara paid an unscheduled project inspection visit to the ongoing Port Harcourt Ring Road including the creek bridge on Monday, February 10, 2026.

He expressed his delight in the progress of work being done by leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC.

“Julius Berger engineering construction company is a greatest at all time ‘GOAT’ that’s why the company is leading others. I am satisfied with what Julius Berger is doing on this project. You can see and feel the speed, positive changes coming up,” Fubara said.

Governor Fubara appreciates the community leaders and residents for their support; says – the project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and improve urban infrastructure in Port Harcourt.

On the project: “I can see work going on – the Five flyovers of the Ring Road are almost being done with, the Creek Bridge which our administration considered very critical to ensure the safety movement of our people, goods from across and between the communities has been started.”

Adding that the days of taking risks to cross the river in canoes and boats will soon be over; urged the people to continue to cooperate with Julius Berger to enable the company deliver quality work for which they have been known.

Fubara confirmed that the 50.15-kilometer Port Harcourt Ring Road project is on track for completion by October 2026.

Following the inspection tour, the governor assured that the contractor is making significant progress, with the project, which traverses through five local government areas, receiving sustained funding to meet the deadline.

The project, began in 2023, is considered a priority infrastructure development under the current administration of Governor Fubara.