Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge, others to be completed this year – LASG
By Lukman Olabiyi
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge and other many ongoing road projects will be completed before the end of this year.
The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and provide alternative routes for motorists traveling between Toyin, Allen, Opebi, and Ojota, as well as from Maryland to Ikeja and its surrounding areas.
During an inspection of five key road infrastructure projects, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Infrastructure,
Olufemi Daramola, emphasized the current administration’s commitment to completing ongoing road and bridge projects across the state.
He was accompanied by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, and other officials.
The inspection covered the Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with bridge, the Ikeja Urban Regeneration Project spanning five kilometers (including Oduduwa Way, Oduduwa Crescent, Oba Dosunmu, Sobo Arobiodu, and Sasegbon Streets), the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge and roads, the Arowojobe Link Bridge and approach road at Maryland, and the Agidi Demurin and Church Street network in Kosofe Local Government Area.
The tour also included a visit to Saint Finbarrs Road, linking UNILAG to Abule Okuta-Soluyi (near Deeper Life Church in Kosofe).
Despite weather-related delays, Daramola assured that contractors are working diligently to complete the projects by year-end.
“This tour ensures our contractors are on track. Despite the rain slowing progress, public works are ongoing,” he stated.
Mr. Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, expressed satisfaction with the progress, noting that the state government is engaging youths and students in learning new technological trends. “Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment is evident from the progress despite the rains. Contractors are dedicated to meeting deadlines,” he remarked.
One of the student interns, Apologun Onetere, a 400-level student from Babcock University, shared his positive experience, stating, “I have learned a lot about piling, the foundation of building a bridge. It’s refreshing to see things in practice.”
