FEC Carter Bridge demolition approval confirms full rebuild in Lagos, with N5.6bn set aside for design and engineering assessment
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the demolition and complete reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos, marking a significant infrastructure decision affecting one of the city’s busiest transport corridors.
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Minister of Works David Umahi announced the decision on Wednesday after a cabinet meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.
Umahi said the council also approved N5.6 billion to engage specialised engineering consultants to handle the design and cost assessment of the new bridge.
“Carter Bridge can no longer be rehabilitated; it must be taken down and rebuilt entirely,” Umahi stated.
He explained that the move followed extensive stakeholder consultations and had received prior backing from the council at an earlier session.
The FEC Carter Bridge demolition approval signals a shift from rehabilitation efforts to a full structural overhaul.
The bridge links Lagos Island to the mainland and serves thousands of daily commuters and commercial operators.
Officials described the reconstruction as essential to ensure long-term safety, traffic efficiency and structural integrity.
Beyond Lagos, Umahi disclosed that the council approved six additional large-scale infrastructure projects across various geopolitical zones.
He said the administration intends to complete and commission at least four projects per zone by 15 May.
“These are substantial infrastructure initiatives, not mere stopgap measures,” the minister emphasised.
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The FEC Carter Bridge demolition approval is expected to trigger detailed planning and traffic management discussions in Lagos, given the bridge’s strategic role in the state’s transport network.
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