The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has flagged-off the construction of the road linking Opebi-Ojota bridges to solve major traffic congestions in Ikeja.
The governor added that his administration has completed over 65 road projects with over 50 others at various stages of completion.
Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Wednesday during the flag-off event of the 3.89 kilometre-long carriageway to serve as easy exit for commuters leaving Ikeja-Onigbongbo axis towards Ojota and Maryland.
He said, “Prior to this project, there was no direct road linkage between Opebi, Maryland and Ojota. Available roads linking the areas are limited in connectivity options, thus paving the way for the high traffic volume and congestion within the Ikeja traffic network.
“We recognised the need to create permanent solution to the conflicts by initiating another legacy construction project linking Ojota, Opebi and approach roads to connect Opebi Road from its tail end with Ikorodu Road by Odo Iya Alaro. Upon completion, the carriageway will reduce travel time for Lagos and Ikorodu-bound traffic from Opebi.
“I am excited to inform you that since the inception of this administration almost three years ago, we have shown our commitment to the continued construction and maintenance of road infrastructure by completing, commissioning and handing over 65 road projects and several other improved junctions, while more than 50 others are at various stages of completion.”
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Mrs Aramide Adeyoye, said the link bridge would reduce the volume of traffic along the Opebi axis.
“The Ojota-Opebi link bridge and Approach Roads would at completion, decongest and reduce the traffic gridlock often experienced around Opebi/Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way and Mende corridor.
“Aside from providing a direct link between Opebi and Mende, Maryland and Ojota end and vice versa, it also has two underpasses and a U-turn providing access for Ojota to Ikorodu as well as for Opebi bound commuters,” she said.
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