The transformative power of Lagos-Calabar coastal superhighway

Barely a month after the federal executive council approved the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal superhighway, the contractor has moved to the site to build what will be a monumental civil engineering project that Nigeria has ever seen.

When completed, the 700km long coastal highway will also enter the world record books among iconic coastal routes like the Wild Atlantic Highway in Ireland and the Pacific Coastal Highway in the United States.The first phase of the new 700km highway that will run through the nine coastal states is the 47.47km section beginning from Victoria Island. It has five lanes on each side of the dual carriageway and a train track in the middle.

One of the fascinating and interesting features of the coastal road is how it will compress the distance between Lagos and Ondo state. For instance, the distance from Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos to Araromi in Ondo state is about 50 kilometres along the coast. This distance translates to about an hour’s journey. From Araromi to Ore, a major connecting hub in Ondo state is about another 50 kilometres, whereas the existing route from Ibeju-Lekki to Ore currently in use by motorists is 150 kilometres.

The highway, according to the commissioner, “will serve as a catalyst to transform the economy of Cross River state for optimum impact. I want to applaud President Tinubu for the political will to translate this lofty dream into a concrete reality.“This coastal highway is going to be a game changer for the socio-economic status of Cross River. It is bound to add value to our rich agricultural produce while enhancing the profit base of local farmers.

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