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The Federal Ministry of Works today revealed that the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge cost N43 billion. Minister of Works, David Umahi, shared this information while addressing journalists in Lagos. This project enhances safety and efficiency for one of Nigeria's busiest transportation links.
The rehabilitation covered the bridge's 14-kilometer length and 14-meter width across two carriageways. Workers rebuilt and repainted concrete sections. They replaced expansion joints and installed solar lights. These improvements address long-standing issues and modernize the infrastructure.
Minister Umahi emphasized the project's scope. He stated, “The total contract sum for the rehabilitation of the bridge is N43 billion.” He also clarified costs for the new CCTV centre. “The cost of the CCTV centre is not more than N2.5 billion,” Umahi added. This counters earlier reports suggesting higher figures.
Officials inaugurated the state-of-the-art CCTV centre on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, described it as the first of its kind in Nigeria. The facility includes a boat for surveillance, two Hilux vans, 240 solar panels, full air-conditioning, 10 inverters, a 300KVA transformer, a standby generator, and monitoring screens.
Dare highlighted these features. He said, “We have a boat that has been bought for surveillance of the bridge. There are two Hilux vans, too. We have 240 solar panels in this environment. The whole place is fully air-conditioned. We have 10 inverters inside the building. We have a transformer, a 300KVA transformer. We have a standby generating plant and monitoring screens.”
The administration inherited a severely deteriorated bridge in 2023. Umahi explained, “When we came on board in 2023, we met a very terrible Third Mainland Bridge, Carter Bridge and Iddo Bridge, both on the pavement surface, infrastructure above the water and even infrastructure below the water. The President, therefore, directed the total re-evaluation and rehabilitation of the surfaces of the Third Mainland Bridge and the replacement of the expansion joints.”
To ensure ongoing safety, a tow van and an ambulance will remain on the bridge for emergencies. The government confirms no tolls on the rehabilitated bridge.
This project demonstrates the Federal Government's commitment to infrastructure development. It benefits millions of commuters and supports economic growth in Lagos and beyond.