The Federal Executive Council has approved the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge, Minister of Works David Umahi announced on Wednesday.
Umahi disclosed this while briefing journalists at the State House following the council meeting chaired by Bola Tinubu.
According to the minister, the council also approved the sum of N5.6 billion for the engagement of advanced engineering consultants who will handle the design and costing for the reconstruction of the bridge.
“Recall that we have been to FEC and got approval after going through stakeholders’ engagements. The total recommendation was that Carter Bridge can no longer be rehabilitated; it should be demolished and then a new bridge constructed,” Umahi said.
He explained that the project forms part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to strengthen critical transport infrastructure across the country.
Umahi further revealed that the council approved six major infrastructure projects during the meeting, including highway reconstruction and upgrades across different geopolitical zones.
“We are presenting a minimum of four completed projects in each zone for presidential commissioning by May 15. These are not palliative works; they are major infrastructure projects,” he added.
The Carter Bridge, which connects Lagos Island to the mainland, is one of the busiest transport corridors in Lagos and accommodates heavy vehicular traffic on a daily basis.
