Reporting by **The Nation** indicates that the Federal Executive Council has approved a staggering ₦548.98 billion for the total demolition and reconstruction of the iconic Carter Bridge in Lagos. The bridge, which has shown significant structural distress in recent months, is considered a critical artery for the city’s commercial activities.
The project is expected to take 30 months to complete, with the government promising that a comprehensive traffic management plan will be put in place. The new design is slated to include modern structural reinforcements and dedicated lanes for mass transit to alleviate the perennial congestion on the Lagos Island axis.
**ThisDay** reported that “the contract has been awarded to a consortium of local and international firms,” while **Vanguard** quoted the Minister of Works saying, “We cannot wait for a tragedy to happen before we fix this historic piece of infrastructure.”
**Echotitbits take:** Carter Bridge is a lifeline for Lagos, but 30 months of construction will turn the city’s traffic into a nightmare. Businesses on the Island should start considering hybrid work models now before the first jackhammers start.
Source: NigeriaInfo – https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/lagos/news/national/nigeria-cabinet-approves-%E2%82%A6549bn-carter-bridge-rebuild-rail-projects-worth-2-99bn/, May 1, 2026
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