Any updates?

Why is this thread now under Money/Business?

Well, it's not really a political issue, abi.

@Topic, I haven't been down that way in a while. Will try and drive through there sometime next week, when I'm on vacation.

AjanleKoko:

Well, it's not really a political issue, abi.

@Topic, I haven't been down that way in a while. Will try and drive through there sometime next week, when I'm on vacation.

thot u said ur vacation was all used up

good to be oga

oyb:

thot u said your vacation was all used up

good to be oga

It's a long story
We can always find vacation when we need it jare

noting much

some stage of the rail tracks should be complete atleast, the operational date is for 2012

Dis Guy:

some stage of the rail tracks should be complete atleast, the operational date is for 2012

Nothing oo.
Passed through there on Boxing day. Lots of construction, no rail tracks yet.

by the time that rail project is complete,say in 2013, the Orile road will be due for rehabilitation.
infact, it is already due despite not being completed at present.
Meanwhile, half of the road has been turned to a refuse dump.
Eko o ni baje!!

Chinese firm, CCECC wins Lagos-Badagry Expressway Phase II contract
Monday, 30 January 2012 00:00 By Tunde Alao

FRESH building blocks were again laid last week towards redevelopment of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, following the award of the second phase contract to the China Civil Engineering and Construction Corporation (CCECC). The entire project will gulp N220 billion.

The firm emerged winner out of the four other companies shortlisted in the bidding process for the ongoing expansion of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. They are Messrs Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Moreno- Marina – Lagoon Plc, Salini Nigeria Limited, and CGGC Global Projects Nigeria Limited.

Prior to the final selection exercise, the bids were opened at Alausa Secretariat seat of government in the presence of the representatives of the companies, in compliance with international best practices and evaluated by the Tenders Board, which made its recommendation known to the State Executive Council and the state governor for further deliberation and award.

The contract involves the Lot 2A covering Mazamaza to Okokomaiko. It was further rescheduled into tranches as Lot 2A and 2B covering Mazamza to Okokomaiko and from Okokomaiko to Agbara respectively.

In March 2009, the contract for the Lot 1 of the project was awarded to Messrs Julius Berger Nig Plc. The state government had commenced the expansion of the road as a strategic development that will open the West African market to Nigerian businesses and also ensure the take off of the axis designed as the state’s tourism corridor. It also reflects the change in the population density of the area.

The development was confirmed at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, last week by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who said that CCECC had responsibility for the rail content in the LOT 1 along with the new contract.

Hamzat revealed that the stakeholders’ meeting was initiated to bring on board the views of those who will be affected by the construction process along the axis. He emphasised the importance of the project, adding that the development would not only open up the West African market to Nigerian businesses, but will also affect positively the value of properties along the corridor.

The commissioner assured that the “Lot 1” segment of the project, the rail component, is in progress, noting that the firms handling the project would certainly meet the schedule.

Responding to comment by stakeholders, especially, from the landlords association on the issue of Right of Way and compensation, the commissioner assured property owners that due diligence will be followed.

He further assured that the government will abide by its citizens’ rights always.

He disclosed that the Right of Way for the project is 120 metres, adding that the state is committed to carrying the people along as it implements its development agenda.

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa urged all the owners of abandoned vehicles on the axis to remove them so as to forestall their being towed by the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA), as the agency will ensure effective traffic management when the project takes off.

He explained that the motor parks and mechanic village indiscriminately sited around the corridor will be eliminated and other options provided to ensure continuity of business.

Present at the forum were the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ganiyu Johnson, an engineer, chairmen of Oriade LCDA and Amuwo Odofin local council, community leaders, telecom operators, Power Holding Corporation of Nigeria (PHCN), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Federal Ministry of Works and oil and gas companies, among others.

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75379:chinese-firm-ccecc-wins-lagos-badagry-expressway-phase-ii-contract&catid=25:property&Itemid=655

johnie:

Chinese firm, CCECC wins Lagos-Badagry Expressway Phase II contract

Great news. Lets hope they will deliver a quality job, on schedule.

This thread continues here:

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-869785.0.html#msg10185202

we go see train for august soo?

passed through costain (not too sure where this is but they sell goats etc there ) in march i saw some things built already

2017

Maybe this should be in the Travel/Properties section of this site...?

DisGuy:
2017

Maybe this should be in the Travel/Properties section of this site...?

Mods: puskin , naijacutee , dominique , FOD

Kindly move this thread to the properties section where it belongs, like its counterparts:

https://www.nairaland.com/2788913/whats-happening-lekki-axis-4


Thank you.

METRO PLUS

Why work on Lagos-Badagry Expressway is slow – CCECC



The contractors handling Lagos-Badagry Expressway and the Lagos Light Rail projects, Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Corporation, on Thursday said the recent downpour had slowdown work.

Mr Izuchukwu Obioma, an official of CCECC, said, “The major challenge we have now is the rain which has really affected our work pace.

“There are areas where we are supposed to be laying asphalt by now but we have to hold on for the rain to subside.

“What we do mainly now is to intensify piling and excavation in other areas so that when the rain subsides, we will fast-track other aspects of the job.

“I assure Nigerians that between November and December, enormous progress would have been recorded,’’ he said.

Obioma said that the Ojo Military Cantonment and the Police Station opposite also posed challenges to the road project.

“The fence of the Ojo Military Cantonment and the Police Station opposite are also meant to be demolished to create right of way, but we cannot do that until both are relocated.

“Although the military authorities have given approval for the relocation, we are waiting on the Lagos State Government to take necessary steps,’’ he said.

Obioma assured the people that the delay would not affect the 2019 conclusion date for the project.

Excavation and construction of drainages are ongoing at different segments of the road.

Some banks close to the fence of the Lagos State University like the Guarantee Trust Bank have also pulled down their structures to allow for demolition of the fence.

Some road users on the Lagos-Badagry axis have been complaining about difficulty in plying the road.

Mr Feyi Olaofe, a regular user urged the contractors to ensure quick completion of the project for succour to road users.

“The suffering on this road has lingered for too long, especially in this rainy season, and I can only urge the state government to ensure that the project ends on schedule,’’ he said.

Mr Idris Saka, another road user, commended the Lagos State Government for embarking on the project.

“I quite agree that there is discomfort due to the ongoing construction on the road but it is expected.

“I am more concerned about the comfort I will enjoy when the work concluded,’’ he said.

https://punchng.com/why-work-on-lagos-badagry-expressway-is-slow-ccecc/

I can't verify the date the story above was published but Google search indicates it was published on April 2 2019.

The contents however don't seem to support that.
in my opinion.

johnie:
I can't verify the date the story above was published but Google search indicates it was published on April 2 2019.

The contents however don't seem to support that.
in my opinion.

Any improvement on the road construction?

asuustrike1:
Any improvement on the road construction?

I haven't been down that route for over two years now.
Updates from those who live, work or frequent the route are welcome.

10 years later...

Like, I was shocked myself

DisGuy:
10 years later...

DisGuy:
10 years later...

The road is still the exact same way. No changes!

Nigeria is useless I swear. Tueh.

Activist001:

The road is still the exact same way. No changes!

Nigeria is useless I swear. Tueh.

But some sections were being constructed last time passed through- February