Lagos State Government Commits To Urban Renewal, Allocates Funds For Fourth Mainland Bridge

The Lagos State Government has allocated funds in its 2025 budget for urban renewal and technical studies of the highly anticipated Fourth Mainland Bridge.

This development was announced by Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, during the ministry’s Budget Analysis press conference.

The proposed 37km bridge is expected to connect Lekki Peninsula/Victoria Island and Ikorodu, significantly reducing travel time and easing congestion on the Third Mainland and Eko Bridges.

The project has undergone multiple feasibility studies, and with funds now allocated for technical studies, construction seems imminent.

Things to know about the Fourth Mainland Bridge:
Length: 37km

Span: Five local government areas—Eti-Osa, Ibeju Lekki, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Obafemi Owode (Ogun State)

Design: Four-lane dual carriageway with three lanes and 2 meters of hard shoulder on each side

Interchanges: Nine interchanges for effective interconnectivity

Other Key Infrastructural Projects:
Completing Abule Egba and Ajah Bus Terminals

Building the Iyana-Ipaja Bus Terminal and Opebi
Link Bridge

Upgrading the Eti-Osa Lekki-Epe Expressway

Constructing the Lekki-Epe Airport and Omu Creek roads

These projects demonstrate the government’s commitment to advancing critical infrastructure across the state, prioritizing sustainable infrastructure, including roads, bridges, rail, and water transport.

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