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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stated on Sunday that the rainy season would not hinder or slow down work on various critical road projects underway in the state.
He mentioned that many of the roads are near completion and would greatly ease traffic congestion in the city upon completion.
Sanwo-Olu, in a post on X.com on Sunday, said state officials embarked on an inspection tour of various road projects.
The governor said that among others, the officials toured “to inspect the progress of work on the Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge and other arterial roads connecting it.”
According to him, the bridge was designed to address major traffic issues and provide alternative routes for motorists traveling from Toyin, Allen, Opebi to Ojota.
“Once finished, it will benefit those commuting from Maryland to Ikeja and surrounding areas,” the governor wrote.
“The team also visited other strategic ongoing projects such as the construction of Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with bridge, Ikeja Urban Regeneration Project, Arowojobe Link Bridge and Approach Road at Maryland, and Agidi Demurin and Church Street Network in the Kosofe Local Government Area.
“Despite weather challenges, contractors are working diligently to meet project deadlines. The completion percentages of some projects are as follows: Arowojobe Link Bridge and Road (70%), St Finbarr’s Road (70%), Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with Bridge (80%), Ikeja GRA regeneration project (89%), and Opebi-Mende Link Bridge and roads (85%).
“These projects reflect our commitment to delivering top-notch infrastructure and driving economic growth for the benefit of all residents,” Sanwo-Olu said.
A study conducted by the Danre Institute for Research in 2023 found that Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, loses a staggering N4 trillion annually due to profound traffic congestion.
The study, titled ‘Behavioural Causes of Traffic Congestion in Lagos,’ funded by the Bank of Industry and Africa Finance Corporation, underscores the need for immediate action to alleviate the economic and social toll.
