The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has been awarded a substantial six-month contract valued at N42 billion to repair the damaged loops and ramps of the Third Mainland Bridge, along with rehabilitating the Adeniji-Falomo Roads in Lagos.
This decision was made during the recent Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, as detailed in a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The primary objective of these repairs is to enhance the structural integrity of the Third Mainland Bridge and alleviate traffic congestion in critical areas of Lagos. The bridge is a vital transport route, connecting the mainland to the island, and is crucial for the city’s infrastructure.
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According to the statement, “Messrs CCECC Nigeria will repair the damaged loops and ramps of the Third Mainland Bridge superstructure and rehabilitate the Adeniji-Falomo Roads for N42 billion. Completion will take six months.”
These rehabilitation efforts are expected to significantly improve road safety and traffic flow in one of Lagos’ busiest corridors. The federal government has been actively initiating various road and bridge rehabilitation projects across Nigeria, particularly focusing on infrastructure improvements in Lagos State.
In recent months, several major roads managed by the Federal Government in Lagos have been temporarily closed for repairs to enhance road conditions. Notable structures undergoing significant work include the Third Mainland Bridge, Carter Bridge, Iddo Bridge, Eko Bridge, and Adeniji-Falomo Roads.
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The Third Mainland Bridge, which was fully reopened to vehicular traffic on April 4, 2024, after extensive repairs, remains a priority for ongoing maintenance. The Minister of Works has stressed the urgent need for underwater repairs to the bridge, warning that delays could escalate reconstruction costs to approximately N6 trillion.
As part of this initiative, the Federal Government has already allocated N6 billion to Julius Berger Nigeria PLC for underwater structural work aimed at enhancing the long-term stability of the bridge. While Julius Berger focuses on these underwater repairs, CCECC will address the bridge’s damaged loops and ramps, further ensuring public safety.
In conjunction with the Third Mainland Bridge repairs, phased repairs on various sections of the Adeniji-Falomo Roads are also underway, with a traffic diversion implemented by the Lagos State Government from May 13 to November 7, 2024, to facilitate these federal repairs.
With these concerted efforts, authorities aim to reinforce one of Lagos’ most critical transportation corridors, improving safety and traffic efficiency for all users.