Julius Berger Gives Fresh Update on Major Lagos Bridge Rehabilitation Projects
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has provided a fresh update on the ongoing rehabilitation of major bridges in Lagos State, revealing significant progress on projects aimed at restoring critical transport infrastructure across the city.
The construction company said the extensive rehabilitation programme, awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works in 2023, was initiated to address years of structural deterioration affecting key bridges and transport corridors in Lagos.
Work officially commenced in January 2024 on four major infrastructure projects, including the Third Mainland Bridge, Carter Bridge, Iddo Bridge, and the Iddo Bridge Underpass.
According to the company, the projects are focused on repairing long-term structural damage caused by marine corrosion, tidal movement, ageing infrastructure, and heavy traffic pressure.
Julius Berger disclosed that rehabilitation works on Carter Bridge concentrated mainly on damaged underwater sections and weakened substructures affected by corrosion and constant exposure to water currents.
The company stated that physical construction work on the bridge was completed in January, while the project is currently undergoing its close-out phase.
On the Third Mainland Bridge, engineers are carrying out repairs on critical structural components such as the deck soffit, piers, and underwater pile caps.
The company revealed that the project has reached about 80 per cent physical completion, with only the monitoring phase remaining.
The monitoring process, expected to run for one year, is currently in its third month. Julius Berger added that approximately 60 per cent of the project’s budget has already been allocated, while 21 per cent of the total project value has been executed so far.
At the time of reporting, no major construction work remained on the bridge, as efforts are now focused mainly on structural performance validation.
The company also noted that rehabilitation works on the Iddo Bridge are more extensive due to the severe state of deterioration discovered on the structure.
Large sections of the bridge have been demolished and are currently being reconstructed using reinforced concrete girders, upgraded reinforcement systems, and stronger support structures.
The Iddo Bridge project has presently reached 30 per cent physical completion.
Meanwhile, at the Iddo Bridge Underpass, the old structure was completely removed to pave the way for full reconstruction.
The project includes the installation of continuous reinforced concrete pavement, improved drainage systems, modern streetlights, and upgraded utility infrastructure.
Construction progress at the underpass has reached 38 per cent.
Julius Berger explained that the reinforced concrete pavement system being used is designed to control cracks and prevent them from widening, thereby improving durability and long-term structural performance.
The company stated that the overall rehabilitation programme is expected to improve safety for commuters, reduce structural risks, ease traffic flow, and extend the lifespan of some of Lagos State’s busiest transport corridors.
It added that the projects would also contribute significantly to economic activities and transportation efficiency across the state.
