The Federal Government has commenced compensating property owners affected by the construction of the 700-km Lagos-Calabar Highway, with payments starting on May 1, 2024. Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, made this announcement during a stakeholders meeting in Lagos State.
Engr. Umahi clarified that the compensation would be disbursed to property owners situated on the gazetted federal government right-of-way, utilizing the government’s previous compensation rate. Additionally, plans are underway to install solar cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge by June, following proactive measures to address damages caused by erosion and illegal dredging to the piles supporting the bridge.
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Speaking further, he highlighted ongoing works on various bridges, including Eko Bridge, Marina Bridge, and Liverpool Bridge, which were initiated by Build Well. Umahi emphasized the economic significance of the coastal highway project, stressing its potential to connect nine states, including Lagos, and its alignment with crucial infrastructural developments such as the deep-sea port, modernized roads, and the Dangote Refinery, thus supporting economic diversification along the corridor.
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