Fourth Mainland Bridge Still Stalled: What Hamzat Says Is Delaying Construction

The Fourth Mainland Bridge remains one of Lagos’ most anticipated transport projects, but physical construction had not started as of the second quarter of 2026. The proposed 37–38 kilometre route is expected to link the Lekki–Ajah corridor with Ikorodu and ease pressure on existing roads and bridges. Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has linked the delay to inflation, exchange-rate pressure and the rising dollar cost of the project. Although a preferred bidder was named in 2022, the project still depends on a workable financing and commercial agreement between the state and private-sector partners. Budget records showed that about ₦220.73 million had been spent from a ₦1 billion provision, but they did not confirm that construction had begun or explain exactly what the funds covered. The proposed project includes a major lagoon crossing, toll plazas, interchanges and space for Bus Rapid Transit lanes. For Lagos residents facing daily gridlock, the key question is no longer whether the bridge is still on the government’s agenda. It is whether funding has been secured, outstanding agreements have been resolved and a firm construction date can be announced. Should Lagos prioritise financing the bridge, or invest more in existing roads and public transport first?

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