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FG okays demolition, reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the demolition and complete reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos.
The decision was confirmed on Wednesday after a cabinet meeting chaired by Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that the council approved the project as part of efforts to improve infrastructure in the area.
Umahi also revealed that the council approved the sum of N5.6 billion for the engagement of specialised engineering consultants who will handle the design and carry out a full cost assessment for the proposed new bridge.
He said the consultants will study the structure and provide the technical details needed for the complete reconstruction of the bridge.
“Carter Bridge can no longer be rehabilitated; it must be taken down and rebuilt entirely,” Umahi stated, adding that the decision follows extensive consultations with stakeholders and had previously received backing from FEC in an earlier session.
The Carter Bridge is one of Lagos’s busiest roadways, connecting Lagos Island with the mainland and serving as a key route for daily commuters and commercial traffic.
Umahi also revealed that the FEC approved six additional large-scale infrastructure projects during Wednesday’s meeting, including major highway upgrades and reconstructions across multiple geopolitical zones.
The minister said the administration aims to complete and commission at least four projects per zone by 15 May.
“These are substantial infrastructure initiatives, not mere stopgap measures,” he emphasized.
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