The countdown to the construction of the Fourth Mainland Bridge (4MB) has begun! In just a few short months, the 37-kilometre bridge will begin to take shape, transforming the landscape of Lagos.
Get ready for the groundbreaking construction set to start by the end of March or April – an exciting development announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Lagos West Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting.
10 fascinating facts about the upcoming Fourth Mainland Bridge are waiting to be discovered. Here’s a sneak peek:
1) The 4MB will be a game-changer, featuring a 2 x 4 lane carriageway with the potential for a BRT Lane and future road construction. Anticipated completion in 2027.
2) The preferred bidder, Messrs. CCECC—CRCCIG Consortium, has been selected for the $2.5 billion project.
3) The state-of-the-art bridge is set to create 5000 jobs and significantly boost property values along the project corridor.
4) Upon completion, 4MB will rank as the second longest bridge in Africa, boasting nine interchanges, a 4.5 kilometre Lagoon Bridge, and a sustainable environment.
5) This innovative project is key to easing traffic congestion and unlocking new areas of the city for future growth.
6) Set to span 37 kilometres, the 4MB will extend from Abraham Adesanya in Ajah to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway shoreline.
7) With an impressive list of construction companies involved, the 4MB is a hot topic in the industry.
8) With CCECC-CRCCIG leading the charge, the future of the Fourth Mainland Bridge is set to be nothing short of spectacular.
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