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Is the stress of going allover from Lagos to Calabar actually worth it?

Old Lagos Calabar route
Lagos-Benin 314km
Benin-Warri 98km
Warri-PH 194km
PH-Calabar 312km

Total ~820km.

Lagos Calabar Overview by AI
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, initially envsioned as a 10-lane road, is now being scaled down to a 6-lane highway to reduce the project cost. The highway, spanning 700 kilometers, is estimated to cost N15 trillion (approximately $12 billion). The project aims to improve transport links and stimulate economic development across the Niger Delta region, connecting Lagos with Calabar. The project will be funded and constructed through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Cost: The total project cost is estimated at N15 trillion (approximately $12 billion).
Length: The highway will span 700 kilometers.
Lanes: The highway will be a 6-lane road instead of the initially planned 10-lane highway.
Purpose: The project aims to improve transportation, boost trade, and encourage tourism and regional development, ultimately transforming Nigeria's transportation network and economic landscape.
Construction: The construction is being done by HiTech Construction Company through a PPP model, with the Federal Ministry of Works overseeing the project.
Completion: The project is expected to be completed within eight years.
Funding: A significant portion of the project's funding has already been released.

The new coastal road will open up new area increase investment in those areas, create job, enhance our water transportation as well as the aquatic business along that corridor

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The direct route is actually 753km, that's about 53km more than the proposed coastal road but a whopping 14 hour drive. I expect the coastal road to give faster travel time compared to the main road that's riddled with potholes

Dominique, your chosen route goes from Lagos to Ibadan instead of from to benin which is more direct.

CodeTemplarr:
Domini.que, your chosen route goes from Lagos to Ibadan instead of from to benin which is more direct.

That's what Google maps gave me. I don't travel that route so I wouldn't which one is more direct

Show us real pictures

A down payment for a roasted corn indeed!!!

When people make excuses with the word "just", it shows they know nothing about ability

APC na scam

Ttalk:
The new coastal road will open up new area increase investment in those areas, create job, enhance our water transportation as well as the aquatic business along that corridor

The ones that we have, how many investment didn't it attract?
Make Una fix security and restructure the country, fix electoral system, investments will flow.

Ttalk:
The new coastal road will open up new area increase investment in those areas, create job, enhance our water transportation as well as the aquatic business along that corridor

That's how white elephant projects are justified by politicians to create room for looting

After billions poured into Kano-Maradi rail. What have you "opened up"?

So, you think only the distance was considered before embarking on the new project?

That road will open investment at sea view of Ondo delta Akwa ibom cross river

Lagos attract so many tourists and homes facing the sea view now this state tourism will sky rocket tinubu na lagos boy real estate close to sea bring lot of investors

Ok

Shame non de catch una, why do you guys hate the progress of parts of Nigeria like this?

Driving on a straight line is always faster and no hold ups, no threat of kidnappers on coastal highway. Easy straight road.

Connectivity is another thing it connects easily Lagos Victoria Island to Calabar, people living along lekki expressway can easily connect to the highway, instead of going to mainland to connect.. Your article reeks of bitterness.

President Bola Tinubu
The Best President in the history of Nigeria
God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria

Ttalk:
The new coastal road will open up new area increase investment in those areas, create job, enhance our water transportation as well as the aquatic business along that corridor

Our brothers from..... will call for your head now.

do you know how long 120km is that you are calling "just"?

Ttalk:
The new coastal road will open up new area increase investment in those areas, create job, enhance our water transportation as well as the aquatic business along that corridor

...but what sort of businesses can possibly defy our business climate and thrive on that corridor?

Sibrah:
Is the stress of going allover from Lagos to Calabar actually worth it?

Old Lagos Calabar route
Lagos-Benin 314km
Benin-Warri 98km
Warri-PH 194km
PH-Calabar 312km

Total ~820km.

Enemy of progress. It is worth it.

Now that the project shows good and great prospects, the next thing on the headless mob agenda is to compare it with other things

This is a coastal highway....not just any kind road.

Oya look for another reason to be angry at the project.

But to enter boat or cruise ship from Calabar to Lagos for still sweet sha

This road na Tinubu life pension through the Chahouri hoax, argue with your keyboard

ClearFlair:
When people make excuses with the word "just", it shows they know nothing about ability

kano maradi.

Hope the road is strong to withstand water and salt sha. Many elements that can affect a coastal road and needs to be built 100x stronger than a regular road.

The new road is a by. It does not through any town. That saves you all the hassels of holdups and portholes.

It also increases safety as byes tend to spread out the traffic. This redistribution of vehicles can make roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.

It also reduces pollution. Diverting traffic away from a downtown area can contribute to cleaner air and a quieter environment.

hmm, wailers don't know the coastal difference. They think it's coaster biscuits.

I think the Lagos-Calabar coastal road is a legit way for President Tinubu to recoup the money he spent during the 2023 general election.
Same way Willy Obiano used the construction of Anambra airport to loot Anambra State. Asaba airport is closer to Onitsha town than Anambra airport

Enemies of progress

When are we going to move past road water and electricity