The Federal Government has said it is considering filling a non-flowing lagoon to replace a 3-kilometre bridge on the ongoing Lekki Deep Seaport–Epe–Ijebu-Ode access road.The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the disclosure during an inspection of the project on Sunday.
He added that the project is on course for completion within 21 Umahi noted that the Federal Government, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) — the contractor handling the project — Dangote Group, and the Lagos State Government are holding discussions to redesign that section of the project.
“The Federal Government says the 25km access road linking Lekki Deep Seaport to Epe and Ijebu-Ode will be delivered within its 21-month schedule. “The government described the project as highly viable and fully on course. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, gave the assurance during an inspection of the road project in Lagos on Sunday.The report added, “On challenges being addressed, Umahi said discussions were ongoing with China Harbour, Dangote Group and Lagos State Government to redesign a section”of the project where a three-kilometre bridge might be replaced with backfilling across a non-flowing lagoon.”Umahi also highlighted other challenges affecting the project, including a shrine located on the project corridor, which has caused minor delays. Umahi said the shrine must be removed, adding that he would personally intervene if the community failed to do so.
