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FG TO REVIEW LAGOS -CALABAR COASTAL ROAD TO LOWER COST, REDUCE LANES TO SIX
The Federal Government has announced plans to review the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project to reduce costs and scale down the lanes from 10 to six.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during a tour of the highway on Friday. Umahi explained that the review became necessary due to variations in the initial designs and additional interventions, such as evacuation of refuse up to 10 meters deep and backfilling affected areas.
“The Federal Government says the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project will be reviewed from 10 to six lanes and at a lower cost.
“The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, made the disclosure during a tour of the highway on Friday.
“Umahi said that the review had become necessary because of variations in designs and interventions such as the evacuation of the refuse of 10 metres depth and backfilling,” the NAN report read in part.
The Minister highlighted ongoing efforts to preserve certain structures along the project corridor, attributing these initiatives to the support and magnanimity of President Bola Tinubu.
He explained that part of the available land would be repurposed to include a service lane for the community. The project review will also address gaps in the initial design, with specific adjustments such as constructing a retaining wall in areas like the Landmark section to ensure stability and durability.
Umahi further stated that the entire 750km stretch of the road would be equipped with solar-powered streetlights, security cameras, and strategic security points, alongside tree planting to enhance environmental protection and aesthetics.
Umahi assured that 20km of the first section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would be among other critical road projects scheduled for inauguration by May 29, 2026.
