Lagos: Nigerian Govt Targets 24-Month Completion of Carter Bridge Reconstruction

Lagos: Nigerian govt targets 24-month completion of Carter Bridge reconstruction

The Federal Government has announced plans to complete the reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos State within 24 months, cutting the initial 36-month timeline for the project. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Monday during an inspection of the Carter Bridge and Iddo Bridge projects in Lagos. Umahi was accompanied […] Lagos: Nigerian govt targets 24-month completion of Carter Bridge reconstruction

FG to complete reconstruction of Carter Bridge within 24 months

The Federal Government is working to complete reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos within 24 months instead of the 36 months initially scheduled for the project. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Monday while inspecting the reconstruction of the Carter Bridge and the Iddo Bridge in Lagos. The minister was accompanied by the Minister of State for Works, Sen. Mohammed Goronyo, and some members of the National Assemb…

FG begins demolition of Carter Bridge, unveils N548.98bn replacement

The Federal Government has commenced the demolition of the ageing Carter Bridge in Lagos, unveiling a N548.98bn replacement project. Learn about the new br Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-demolition-of-carter-bridge-unveils-n548-98bn-replacement/

FG Starts Demolition of Carter Bridge, Announces ₦548.98bn Replacement

The Federal Government has begun demolishing the ageing Carter Bridge in Lagos to clear the way for a new 1.93km structure that will cost ₦548.98 billion.Works Minister David Umahi said the move followed multiple technical assessments—in 2013, 2019 and under the current administration—that found the bridge beyond repair. The underwater piles and pile caps in particular have deteriorated severely, making full demolition and reconstruction the onl…

'Lagos will go into katakata’: Umahi explains why Carter Bridge can’t close

“We are also having a cable bridge to contain the 105 spans for navigational activities. It is going to be beautiful,” Umahi said.