Lagos State Government on Tuesday says it is currently evaluating bids from 10 contractors for its proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge.
The Fourth Mainland Bridge is a 38 km long bridge being proposed by the state governement to connect Lagos Island by way of Lekki, Langbasa, Baiyeku towns and across Lagos Lagoon to Itamaga, in Ikorodu.
It is expected to become the second longest Bridge in Africa, featuring three toll plazas, nine interchanges, 4.5 km Lagoon Bridge and an eco-friendly environment amongst other added features.
The news was revealed by the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Mrs Aramide Adeyoye at a ministerial press briefing to mark the second anniversary of the Sanwo-Olu administration.
Adeyoye disclosed that 32 firms were shortlisted for bids in February while 10 applicants were currently being evaluated.
According to her, the government was transparent to ensure investor confidence in adopting private sector partnerships to ensure that the project would take off smoothly.
She also added that the reserved and preferred bidders would be known by December.
“By December, we should be able to come to close on the reserved and preferred bidders.
“By the grace of God, there is no reason we should not get financial closure by the end of the year so that you know who the preferred bidder is and the reserved bidder.
“All the technical studies such as geological surveys, biometric surveys and enumerations have all been done in the data room,’’ she said.
The governor’s aide also reassured that technical and legal issues as well as right of way recovery and compensations for property were being addressed to ensure seamless take-off.
(NAN)
