Opebi-Ojota link bridge ready Q2 2024 – Sanwo-Olu.

Opebi-Ojota link bridge ready Q2 2024 – Sanwo-Olu.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, assured residents of the state that the Opebi-Mende-Ojota link bridge will be ready for use by the second quarter of 2024.

Sanwo-Olu, who spoke during an inspection tour of the construction site on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the level of work.

While stating that the project was about 65 per cent ready, the governor noted that there was still much work to be done.

He added that the bridge was conceived to solve traffic problems and provide alternative routes for commuters plying the area.

He said, “This bridge was conceived about one year ago to solve major traffic problems and provide alternatives from Toyin-Opebi roads to Ojota, and from Maryland to Ikeja. It will also solve traffic to the Kudirat Abiola Way, Alausa, and even Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Road.

“This project will change the face of traffic management, commuting and modern infrastructure. It also has expanded sidewalks to allow for cycling lanes, walkways and even parking for broken-down vehicles.

“It is particularly instructive to note that even the link roads are bridges in their own right because they are deck on piles. This has to be so because of the soil’s nature. It is a very tough terrain. In fact, some house fences were demolished in the process of construction.

“In all, we are satisfied with the level of work and the project is still on track for completion in the second quarter of 2024 so it can be opened for public use.”

The governor was accompanied on the inspection by the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, and some members of the House of Assembly, among others.