Opebi/Mende/Ojota link bridge will be ready for use by second quarter of next year, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said.
Sanwo-Olu, who inspected the site yesterday, expressed satisfaction about the level of work.
Although the bridge is about 65 per cent ready, Sanwo-Olu noted that there was still much work to be done.
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 up to 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 on their own right because they are deck on piles. This has to be so because of the soil nature. It is a very tough terrain. In fact some house fences were demolished in the process of construction, and some houses will still have to go because they are already tilted since the owners didn’t do the right thing.
“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 by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso, members of the House of Assembly, among others.
