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Carter Bridge built in 1901 is one of three bridges connecting 
The bridge was named after Sir 
The Carter Bridge was originally constructed by the British colonial government, prior to Nigerian independence in 1960. After independence, the bridge was dismantled, redesigned and rebuilt during late 1970s. The Alaka-Ijora flyover, on the Iddo end of the span was completed in 1973.
Lagos State Electricity Board - Public Lighting Projects
{{Commons category, Carter Bridge Rebuilt buildings and structures in Lagos Bridges completed in 1901 History of Lagos Road bridges in Lagos Lagos Island 1901 establishments in Lagos Colony Rebuilt buildings and structures in Nigeria
Lagos Island
Lagos Island (''Ìsà lẹ̀ Èkó'') is the principal and central local government area (LGA) in Lagos, it was the capital of Lagos State until 1957. It is part of the Lagos Division. As of the preliminary 2006 Nigerian census, the LGA had a pop ...
to the mainland
Mainland is defined as "relating to or forming the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it egardless of status under territorial jurisdiction by an entity" The term is often politically, economically and/or dem ...
, 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. The bridge starts from Iddo on the mainland and ends at Idumota area of Lagos Island.
The bridge was named after Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter
Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter (Sir Thomas Gilbert-Carter) (14 January 1848 – 18 January 1927) was an administrative officer in the Royal Navy and a colonial official for the British Empire.
Starting as a Collector of Customs for the Gold ...
, a former Governor of the Colony of Lagos.
The Carter Bridge was originally constructed by the British colonial government, prior to Nigerian independence in 1960. After independence, the bridge was dismantled, redesigned and rebuilt during late 1970s. The Alaka-Ijora flyover, on the Iddo end of the span was completed in 1973.
Overview
The parking of vehicles on the bridge has resulted in both severeroad congestion
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in addition to contributing to its rapid deterioration. In 2003, the Nigerian Institute of Structural Engineers noted that the parking of vehicles along the span may result in collapse if left unaddressed. To address this issue, the Lagos State government has instituted a ₦
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50,000 fine for persons parking their vehicles along the span. 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.
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
*Lagos Terminus railway station
Lagos Terminus, also known as ''Lagos Iddo'', has been the main railway station of the city of Lagos until 2021. The rail terminus is located on Iddo Island, nearby Lagos Island and in the middle of the city.
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References
External links
Lagos State Electricity Board - Public Lighting Projects
{{Commons category, Carter Bridge Rebuilt buildings and structures in Lagos Bridges completed in 1901 History of Lagos Road bridges in Lagos Lagos Island 1901 establishments in Lagos Colony Rebuilt buildings and structures in Nigeria