Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured motorists that the Opebi-Odoiya Alaro Bridge will be opened to traffic before the holiday period.
This is following delays linked to the installation of a steel monument at the project site.
The governor gave the assurance in a post on X after inspecting the bridge to assess the level of work and establish the reasons for the delay.
He had earlier announced that the bridge would be ready for use by the end of September, based on the project timeline presented to him.
Sanwo-Olu explained that the 25-metre steel monument was designed to commemorate the history of Cane Village, which previously occupied the area and was renowned for its cane market.
He said the structure, featuring four hands weaving cane, was intended to honour the area’s cultural heritage and create a distinctive landmark along the road corridor.
According to the governor, three of the monument’s four steel sections had been assembled and installed, while work on the final component was still in progress.
“The monument is now 80% complete and we need just a few more days to finish the work,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu noted that the need to ensure the structure was safely installed had prevented the bridge from opening to motorists as initially planned.
“Safety remains our priority so we cannot open the road until every section is securely in place,” he stated.
Acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the delay, the governor appealed to motorists for patience, assuring them that the bridge would be operational before the holidays to make journeys along the route smoother.
