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|name= Carter Bridge |
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|carries= Vehicular traffic |
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|crosses= [[Lagos Lagoon]] |
|crosses= [[Lagos Lagoon]]<br />connects [[Lagos Island]] to mainland [[Lagos State]] |
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|locale= [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]] |
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|connects= [[Lagos Island]] to mainland [[Lagos State]] |
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'''Carter Bridge''' built in 1901 is one of three bridges connecting [[Lagos Island]] to the [[Lagos Mainland|mainland]], the other are the [[Third Mainland Bridge|Third Mainland]] and [[Eko Bridge|Eko]] bridges. At the time of its construction, this was the only bridge connection between the mainland and Lagos Island.<ref name="unimaas">{{cite web |
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|title= Governance and Bureaucracy: Leadership in Nigeria's Public Service |
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|first= Rosamund Naduvi Ibiyemi |
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[[File:Eko cater bridge in Lagos State-Nigeria.jpg|thumb]] |
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The bridge was named after Sir [[Gilbert Thomas Carter]], a former Governor of the Colony of Lagos.<ref>{{cite web |
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|title= The British were once here |
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|date= January 15, 2017 |
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[[File:WLA P1080678 30.jpg|thumb]] |
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The Carter Bridge was originally constructed by the British colonial government, prior to Nigerian independence in 1960.<ref name="Trust">{{cite web |
The Carter Bridge was originally constructed by the British colonial government, prior to Nigerian independence in 1960.<ref name="Trust">{{cite web |
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}}</ref> After independence, the bridge was dismantled, redesigned and rebuilt during |
}}</ref> After independence, the bridge was dismantled, redesigned and rebuilt during late 1970s.<ref name="Trust"/> The Alaka-Ijora flyover, on the Iddo end of the span was completed in 1973.<ref name="Trust"/> |
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==Overview== |
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The parking of vehicles on the bridge has resulted in both severe [[road congestion]] in addition to contributing to its rapid deterioration.<ref name="October30">{{cite news |
The parking of vehicles on the bridge has resulted in both severe [[road congestion]] in addition to contributing to its rapid deterioration.<ref name="October30">{{cite news |
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In addition to congestion on the bridge, Carter was perceived as unsafe at night due to the lack of streetlights. In July 2013, Governor Fashola of Lagos State commissioned streetlights on Carter Bridge powered by an Independent Power Project. The project was conceptualized, designed and completed by the State's Electricity Board (www.lseb.gov.ng) using local components and technicians. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Lagos Terminus railway station]] |
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==References== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130729125734/http://lseb.gov.ng/content/public-lighting-projects Lagos State Electricity Board - Public Lighting Projects] |
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Latest revision as of 06:08, 16 June 2024
Carter Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 6°28′02″N 3°23′05″E / 6.4672°N 3.3847°E |
| Carries | Vehicular traffic |
| Crosses | Lagos Lagoon connects Lagos Island to mainland Lagos State |
| Locale | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | No |
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Carter Bridge built in 1901 is one of three bridges connecting Lagos Island to the mainland, the other are the Third Mainland and Eko bridges. At the time of its construction, this was the only bridge connection between the mainland and Lagos Island.[1] The bridge starts from Iddo on the mainland and ends at Idumota area of Lagos Island.[2]
The bridge was named after Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter, a former Governor of the Colony of Lagos.[3]
The Carter Bridge was originally constructed by the British colonial government, prior to Nigerian independence in 1960.[4] After independence, the bridge was dismantled, redesigned and rebuilt during late 1970s.[4] The Alaka-Ijora flyover, on the Iddo end of the span was completed in 1973.[4]
Overview
[edit]The parking of vehicles on the bridge has resulted in both severe road congestion in addition to contributing to its rapid deterioration.[5] In 2003, the Nigerian Institute of Structural Engineers noted that the parking of vehicles along the span may result in collapse if left unaddressed.[4] To address this issue, the Lagos State government has instituted a ₦ 50,000 fine for persons parking their vehicles along the span.[5] Additionally, in April 2006, the Lagos State Transport Commissioner announced that all commercial vehicles would be banned from entering Lagos Island by way of the Carter Bridge to keep buses and other vehicles from parking on the bridge.[6]
In addition to congestion on the bridge, Carter was perceived as unsafe at night due to the lack of streetlights. In July 2013, Governor Fashola of Lagos State commissioned streetlights on Carter Bridge powered by an Independent Power Project. The project was conceptualized, designed and completed by the State's Electricity Board (www.lseb.gov.ng) using local components and technicians.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Rosamund Naduvi Ibiyemi. "Governance and Bureaucracy: Leadership in Nigeria's Public Service". Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ Adeniran, Rex Ade (April 23, 2003). "Lagos Bridges: Another Disaster Waiting to Happen". This Day (Nigeria).
- ^ "The British were once here". The Guardian. January 15, 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ a b c d "Structural engineer says Carter bridge may collapse". The Daily Trust. March 21, 2003. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ a b "AAGM: Waiting for Tragedy?". This Day (Nigeria). October 30, 2006.
- ^ Agbo, Malachy (April 29, 2006). "AAGM: Lagos Bars Molues From Idumota". This Day (Nigeria).
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