Rail tracks missing in some coastal highway sections due to built-up areas
The Federal Government has addressed concerns about the absence of railway tracks along certain parts of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. Officials clarified that the rail component is still part of the project’s design but cannot be implemented in densely developed areas. David Umahi and Olufemi Dare explained that limited land in some Lagos sections prevents the inclusion of rail lines. The highway is expected to boost connectivity, trade, and tourism along Nigeria’s southern coastline.
TLDR
- The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project includes a railway line, but some sections in Lagos lack rail tracks due to dense development and limited land.
- David Umahi stated that the train track construction for the affected section will begin in 2025.
- Olufemi Dare explained that from Chainage Zero (Eko Atlantic) to Chainage Nine (Jakande area), there is no space for railway tracks, but from Chainage Nine onwards, a central rail line is included in the design.
- In December 2025, the Federal Government temporarily opened the 47.47-kilometre Section One, Phase One, and announced securing $1.26bn financing for Section Two of the project’s first phase.
- The highway is designed to connect several states, with completed sections to be opened and tolled in phases.
