Carter Bridge, Road bridge in Lagos, Nigeria
Carter Bridge is a road bridge in Lagos that spans across the lagoon, linking the mainland area of Iddo to the Idumota district on Lagos Island. It functions as one of three major routes connecting these two parts of the city and carries a significant share of daily traffic.
The bridge was built in 1901 during British colonial rule and became part of Lagos's growing infrastructure. It underwent complete reconstruction in the late 1970s to modernize its structure and capacity.
The bridge has become a commercial space where local vendors set up small stalls and sell food and drinks to people crossing it every day. This street-level trading activity shapes how residents experience and use the crossing.
The crossing gets very congested during peak hours with heavy vehicle and foot traffic. It is advisable to avoid rush times if you want to cross without long delays.
After structural concerns emerged in 2003, the government implemented restrictions to prevent parking on the bridge. These safety measures changed how traffic uses this crossing.
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