Lagos Coastal Highway To Consume 147 Lagos Structures
Lagos Coastal Highway: 147 Structures Affected, Only 5 Face Full Demolition
No fewer than 147 structures in Lagos are expected to be affected by the construction of the service lane of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with only five earmarked for full demolition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed this on Sunday during a stakeholder engagement held alongside the flag-off of rehabilitation works on the Eko and Marine bridges and repairs to a flooded section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Represented by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the President said the remaining 142 affected structures would experience only minimal impact from the coastal highway project.
He assured owners of properties affected by the construction that the Federal Government would provide compensation where necessary, urging them to remain patient.
“It will be given to you at the right time,” Tinubu said.
The figure of 147 affected structures was presented by a representative of the AEC consortium during the stakeholder engagement.
Tinubu said the engagement was aimed at securing the support of residents and other stakeholders for the projects and ensuring their smooth implementation.
The President described the Eko Bridge as one of the oldest bridges constructed after Nigeria’s independence, while highlighting the importance of the Marine Bridge as a major access route to Lagos seaports.
He commended the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for his efforts in developing and rehabilitating road infrastructure across the country.
Tinubu also appealed to Lagos residents and other stakeholders to support infrastructure projects, noting that some temporary adjustments may be necessary to achieve long-term benefits.
“For all of us to enjoy the full benefit of infrastructure, we have to shift a bit, so that it becomes an asset that will outlive all of us,” he said.
The President added that the Federal Government remained open to constructive criticism but urged stakeholders to support projects that were properly designed and executed.
