FG To Revise Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway For Efficiency And Cost Reduction

The Federal Government has announced plans to revise the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, reducing it from 10 to six lanes to ensure cost efficiency and address design challenges.

Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, shared this during a recent inspection of the highway. He explained that the revised proposal would soon be submitted to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval.

Why the Revision?

The adjustment became necessary due to design variations and unforeseen interventions, such as the removal and backfilling of 10-meter-deep refuse. The revision will also integrate salvaged structures, a gesture attributed to President Bola Tinubu’s intervention.

Key Features of the Revised Highway

A service lane will be incorporated in specific areas to improve traffic flow.
Retaining walls will be constructed in critical zones to ensure structural integrity.
The entire 750-kilometer road will feature solar-powered streetlights, security cameras, and tree-lined avenues to enhance safety, aesthetics, and environmental protection.

Project Timeline and Goals

Senator Umahi assured that the initial 20 kilometers of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would be ready for inauguration by May 29, 2026. Additionally, he emphasized the need for controllers to focus on delivering at least three critical projects, highlighting the government’s commitment to infrastructure development.

The Minister was accompanied by Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, and other ministry officials during the tour.