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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
2 weeks ago
Overview
Current Lagos-Calabar Road Compared To New Road Is Just 120km Difference
Is the stress of going allover from Lagos to Calabar actually worth it?
Old Lagos Calabar route
Lagos-Benin 314km
Benin-Warri 98km
Warri-PH 194km
PH-Calabar 312km
Total ~820km.
Lagos Calabar Overview by AI
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, initially envsioned as a 10-lane road, is now being scaled down to a 6-lane highway to reduce the project cost. The highway, spanning 700 kilometers, is estimated to cost N15 trillion (approximately $12 billion). The project aims to improve transport links and stimulate economic development across the Niger Delta region, connecting Lagos with Calabar. The project will be funded and constructed through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Cost: The total project cost is estimated at N15 trillion (approximately $12 billion).
Length: The highway will span 700 kilometers.
Lanes: The highway will be a 6-lane road instead of the initially planned 10-lane highway.
Purpose: The project aims to improve transportation, boost trade, and encourage tourism and regional development, ultimately transforming Nigeria's transportation network and economic landscape.
Construction: The construction is being done by HiTech Construction Company through a PPP model, with the Federal Ministry of Works overseeing the project.
Completion: The project is expected to be completed within eight years.
Funding: A significant portion of the project's funding has already been released.
