The Muritala Muhammed Internatonal Airport Road was commissioned in March 1979 along with the International Airport Terminal. This road has been the major gateway into the country for international visitors.
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode got the Federal Government’s approval to reconstruct the road in his bid to make Lagos a major tourist destination and create a welcoming scenery for visitors to the country.
The new International Airport Road is a 10-lane expressway. The project included the upgrading and expansion of the existing carriage to a three-lane Expressway on both sides, the construction of two-lane service lanes on both sides, construction of a ramp Bridge to provide a U-turn from Ajao Estate to Airport, construction of a flyover at NAHCO/Toll Gate and drainage works. This project has completely changed the face of Lagos.
The Airport Road and the U-Turn Flyover will be open for public use immediately while the two Flyovers will be open for use from May 10th after the quality assurance work is completed.
