4th Mainland Bridge: Lagos Government gives update

The Lagos State Government through the Office of Public-Private Partnerships has given updates on the construction of the 4th mainland bridge in Lagos.

Speaking at a media brief in Lagos Sunday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on PPP, Mr. Ope George gave a brief history of the 4th mainland bridge project.

According to him, the 4th mainland bridge is a proposed Public Private Partnership transport infrastructure development, which includes the construction and operation of a greenfield tolled road and bridge with a design speed of 120kph, including the development of adjacent real estate.

George explained that the bridge is expected to become the 2nd longest in Africa, featuring three toll plazas, 9 interchanges, a 4.5km lagoon bridge, and an eco-friendly environment.

It is expected to span about 37 kilometers, starting from Abraham Adesanya in Ajah, on the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe corridor and transverse the North West towards the lagoon shoreline of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway via Owutu/Isawo in Ikorodu.

It aims to relieve severe congestion on the existing 3rd Mainland Bridge; whilst opening new areas for future development. The project is expected to cost us $ 2.5 billion.

George further disclosed that the 4th mainland bridge project has gone through the competitive bidding process, the request for proposal Stage 1 (RFP 1), and the request for proposal Stage 2 (RFP 2). The RFP Stage 2 was then issued to three shortlisted bidders, namely: Mota – Engil (Nig & Africa) CCCC & CRBC consort, CGGC – CGC Joint Venture, and CCECC & CRCCIG Consortium.

Conclusively, the Special Adviser disclosed that the Evaluation Committee, which comprises representatives from the LASG, Ministry of works, OPPP, and the project Advisers, commenced the evaluation of the submitted RFP Stage 2 documents on the 17th November 2022, with the announcement of the preferred bidder to be publicised before the end of the year 2022.