Lagos shortlists consortium to build $2.5bn bridge
A consortium led by Portugal's builder Mota-Engil and two Chinese ventures has been shortlisted by Nigeria's Lagos state to build a $2.5bn bridge that is expected to relieve severe congestion in the mega city, an official said on Sunday, 27 November.
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The 37km Fourth Mainland Bridge will be built under a public-private partnership. It will include three toll plazas, nine interchanges and a design speed of 120km per hour, said Jubril Gawat, a senior spokesperson for the Lagos state governor.
Mota-Engil is partnering with China Communication & Construction Corporation and China Road & Bridge Corporation in the bid.
China Gezhouba Group Company and China Geo-Engineering Corporation joint venture and a consortium led by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation are the two other shortlisted bidders.
The winner of the bid will be announced before the end of the year, said Gawat.