The Fourth Mainland Bridge in conjunction with existing road networks would establish a primary ring road around Lagos. This ring road will provide alternative traffic routes from Lekki to Ikorodu, Ikeja to Ajah, relieving the 3rd Mainland bridge of its overstretched capacity.
1. The 4th Mainland Bridge, set to be Africa’s longest at 38 km, surpasses Egypt’s 20.5km ‘6th October Bridge’ and is over three times longer than the 3rd Mainland Bridge. It will feature 3 toll plazas, 9 interchanges, a 4.5km lagoon bridge, and eco-friendly elements.
2. Financed as a PPP initiative, the project involves the Lagos State government and reputable private companies.
3. Connecting Lagos Island through Langbasa (Lekki) and Baiyeku (Ikorodu) across the Lagos Lagoon to Itamaga, the bridge serves a crucial role.
4. Construction kicks off in April with an estimated cost of $2.5 billion.
5. Conceptualized by former Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the project’s preferred bidder, CCECC-CRCCIG CONSORTIUM, was announced in December 2022.
6. The project, estimated at $2.5 billion, is set to be delivered through a public-private partnership and tolled for two years.
7. Projected for completion in 2027, the Fourth Mainland Bridge will complement Eko, Carter, and Third Mainland Bridges, reducing traffic.
8. Eight roads, including Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Igbogbo-Lagos, align with the Fourth Mainland Bridge.
9. As a traffic-relief measure, the bridge complements existing structures.
10. Upon completion, it becomes Africa’s second-longest bridge, featuring three toll plazas, nine interchanges, a 4.5-kilometre Lagoon Bridge, and an eco-friendly environment.
