At 9:00 am on September 5, 2021, the Iyana Iba Overpass (CH18+025) of the China Civil Engineering Nigeria Badagry Highway Project successfully completed 2,200 square meters of concrete pouring within 24 hours, creating a new level of continuous pouring of large quantities of concrete for Nigerian bridges. The record once again demonstrated the outstanding bridge construction capabilities of China Civil Engineering to the owner.

Cast-in-situ finishing site of arc segment

Pouring site at night

The Iana Iba Overpass (CH18+025) of the Badagry Highway is located at the Iana Iba Farmers Market in Lagos State, Nigeria. Faced with many uncertain factors, the China Civil Engineering Nigeria Badagre Highway Project team worked closely together. From concrete production, traffic diversion, equipment support, to on-site pouring, logistics support, etc., on-site personnel worked overtime and worked continuously for 24 hours. Finally, The continuous pouring of the arc section was completed safely, smoothly and efficiently, and the Chinese civil engineering spirit of "diligence, integrity and perseverance" was interpreted with practical actions, and was highly affirmed by the owners.

Keywords: One Belt One Road, overseas projects, engineering news

The Iyana Iba Overpass is a controlled project of the Badagry Expressway, and the Badagry Expressway Project is a large-scale infrastructure project planned by the Nigerian government to be implemented. After completion, the expressway will become the highest level in West Africa. The highway is of great significance to the promotion of connectivity in West Africa. Editor/Tian Zengpeng