Ensure completion of link road, bridge projects in June - Sanwo-Olu

The contractors handling the Abiola–Onijemo Link Road with Bridge project has been directed by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure the completion works and delivery of the project by June 2024.

The project is in furtherance to the efforts of the state government to improve connectivity and provide an effective bypass to traffic gridlock in the metropolis.

The Special Adviser to the Governor, Office of Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola delivered the Governor's directive during an inspection of the project on Friday, April 5th, 2024.

Engr. Daramola described the project as one of the strategic projects being undertaken by Governor Sanwo-Olu in line with the THEMES Plus Agenda.

According to him; “To further consolidate the transportation pillar of the THEMES+Agenda, the Abiola/Onijemo Road with Bridge project was embarked upon 18 months ago.

“It links Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area and Ojodu Local Government Area of the state and when completed would serve as an effective by-pass to heavy traffic gridlocks and reduce travel time.”

Speaking on the positive impact of the project on the community, the Special Adviser emphasized that apart from providing direct and indirect employment for those living in the area, it would also prevent flooding, improve the environmental status of the communities around, and boost socio-economic development in the area.

“If you know, this place has always been a flood-prone area in which people living on the other side cannot come across and it’s a major strategic bypass. And today it’s a thing of joy,” he said.

He also described the road as a strategic link from College Road through Ajayi Street, Ogba to Aruna/Obawole/Iju-Ishaga in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area and Ojodu Local Government, adding that the project is expected to improve interconnectivity of roads within the axis when completed.

“We know we are going into the wet season now. Mr Governor is assiduous in handing over this project to the people around June this year,” he said.