FG begins demolition of Carter Bridge, unveils N548.98bn replacement

The Federal Government has started demolishing the ageing Carter Bridge in Lagos. A replacement project worth N548.98bn has been unveiled.

The demolition and replacement of Carter Bridge was reported by Punch.

There is also a separate development involving the rehabilitation of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo Local Government Area, according to Daily Post Nigeria. The rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 28, 2026, and is expected to last three weeks, ending on Friday, September 18, 2026. A temporary traffic diversion plan has been announced, with the project to be executed in two phases to minimise disruption to motorists.

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