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Carter Bridge reconstruction in Lagos

Overview

The Nigerian Federal Government has accelerated the reconstruction timeline for the Carter Bridge in Lagos. Minister of Works Dave Umahi announced that the project, managed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC), is now targeted for completion within 24 months rather than the original 36-month schedule.

The 1.58km bridge has suffered from structural deterioration caused by decades of inadequate maintenance, rust, scouring, and illegal sand mining. Underwater surveys indicated that foundations and piles have become detached from their caps. The new design will include additional ramps, a cable-stayed section for improved navigation clearance, and multi-level carriageways. Protective measures, such as gabions, will be used to shield foundations from erosion. Preliminary work is approximately 15 per cent complete.

Entities

articulated trucks · Kara Bridge · Lagos State Ministry of Transportation · Lagos‑Ibadan Expressway · Dave Umahi

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Carter Bridge reconstruction in Lagos targeted for 24-month completion

    Nigeria has reduced the reconstruction timeline for the Carter Bridge in Lagos to 24 months to address severe structural deterioration and improve regional traffic flow.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lagos Kara Bridge Faces Traffic Chaos Amid Scheduled Repairs and Recent Crash

    Scheduled repairs on Lagos’s Kara Bridge begin 28 July, reducing lanes and causing delays, just after a multi‑vehicle crash on the bridge created hours of gridlock.

Sources

bizwatchnigeria.ng · ghanaguardian.com · lagostelevision.com · nigerianeye.com