By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will from Monday unveil 36 newly constructed roads, five bridges and one pedestrian bridge across the state.
This information was given by Special Advisor, Engineering on Infrastructure. Olufemi Daramola, during a press conference at the Bagouda Kaltho Press Centre, Lagos Government Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja on Friday.
Daramola described the unveiling as a major milestone in the commitment of the Sanwo-Olu administration to infrastructure development.
He stressed that the projects are in line with the THEMES+ agenda, which prioritizes traffic management and transportation to enhance the well-being and productivity of Lagos residents.
Citing the Governor’s recent budget presentation, Daramola reiterated: “Continued investment in infrastructure is the backbone of our development agenda. The Greater Lagos we envision will emerge based on high-quality infrastructure that will keep pace with population growth.
The projects are spread across several local government areas, including Agege, Alimosho, Badagry, Eti-Osa, Ikeja and Kosofe.
Some of the highlights include the rehabilitation of Dopemu Road in Agege, construction of Abiola-Onijemmo Link Road with a bridge at Ifako-Ijaye, reconstruction of Irede Road in Amuwo Odofin, and rehabilitation of Oyinkan Abayomi Drive in Ikoyi, Eti. -Osa.
Despite global economic challenges and inflationary pressures, Daramola said the projects were prioritized to ensure timely completion.
“The completion of these projects amidst the economic recession reflects the administration’s commitment to its promises and the prosperity of Lagosians,” he said.
Commissioning is scheduled to commence on Monday, December 9, 2024 with the Abiola-Onigemo Link Road at Ifako-Ijaiye and the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge at Kosofe.
On Tuesday, December 10, Governor Sanwo-Olu will open the Ikoyi Road network, which includes Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Femi Okunnu Road and McPherson Avenue.
As the administration moves through its second term, Daramola assured that infrastructure development will remain a priority. “We will resolutely build a Lagos that is safe, prosperous and economically vibrant,” he said.
List of roads to be commissioned
- Rehabilitation/Upgradation of Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road (Dopemu Road) at Agege.
- Construction of Babafemi Dada Road along the Bridge at Alimosho, Yinka Folarin, Jamiu Lawal and Shalom Academy Road Network.
- Construction of Abaranje Road in Alimosho.
- Reconstruction and dualling of Irede Road at Amuwo-Odofin.
- Rehabilitation/Upgradation of Mumuni Adio (Buba Marwa) Road in Amuwo-Odofin.
- Navy Town (Section 1) Road in Amuwo-Odofin.
- Reconstruction of Old Ojo Road (Phase 1) from Iri to Oluti in Amuwo-Odofin.
- Rehabilitation of Ardagun-Mosafejo-Ajido-Imeke Road (Phase III) in Badagry.
- Construction of Samuel Ekundayo Road in Badagry.
- Reconstruction of Hospital Road, Badagry (Phase 1).
- Construction of Eluku Street/Mosafejo at Egbova, Ikosi, Epe.
- Rehabilitation/upgradation of Ilabere, Ilu and Inupa roads in Ikoyi, Eti-Osa.
- Rehabilitation of Oyinkan Abayomi Drive in Ikoyi, Eti-Osa.
- Rehabilitation of McPherson Avenue in Ikoyi, Eti-Osa.
- Rehabilitation of Femi Okunnu Road in Ikoyi, Eti-Osa.
- Rehabilitation/upgradation of Abudu Smith Street in Eti-Osa.
- Rehabilitation of an alternative route to Admiralty Circle Toll Plaza at Lekki, Eti-Osa.
- Construction of Platinum Road near Igbokusu, Lekki Expressway at Eti-Osa.
- Rehabilitation/Upgradation of Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway Phase IIA (Aleko Junction via Awoyaya to Greensprings, Majek and Ogidan).
- Rehabilitation/Upgradation of Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway Phase IIB (Greensprings to Abraham Adesanya).
- Construction of Magbon-Alade Township Roads in Ibeju-Lekki.
- Construction of Abiola Onyejemo Link Road with bridge at Ifako-Ijaye.
- Rehabilitation of Oba Dosunmu Road, Ikeja GRA.
- Reconstruction/Upgradation of Sobo Arobiodu Street, Ikeja GRA.
- Rehabilitation of Oduduwa Way and Crescent in Ikeja GRA.
- Rehabilitation of Ssegbon Street in Ikeja GRA.
- Construction of Adamo-Akanun-Agunfoye Lugbushi roads in Ikorodu.
- Construction of the Arowozob Link Bridge and Approach Road at Mende, Maryland, Kosofe.
- Estate gate at Kosofe, reconstruction of damaged pedestrian bridge at Alapere, Ketu.
- Rehabilitation of Demurin Road in Kosofe.
- Rehabilitation of Egidi Road in Kosofe.
- Rehabilitation/upgradation of Church Street in Kosofe.
- Rehabilitation of St Finbarr's Road in Kosofe.
- Construction of Sand Zero Road, Oyingbo in Lagos Mainland.
- Rehabilitation/Upgradation of Iweya Road in Lagos Mainland.
- Rehabilitation/upgradation of Unity, Umunya and Alhaji Ganiyu Ose Baby Streets in Oshodi-Isolo.
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