The Lagos State Government has assured that the Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge will be completed before the end of this year.

The Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge and other arterial roads connecting the bridge were conceptualized to solve major traffic issues and provide alternative routes for motorists plying Toyin, Allen, Opebi to access Ojota.

It will also serve those from Maryland to connect Ikeja and its environs when completed.

The Special Adviser Office of Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, stated this on Friday, during the inspection of five strategic road infrastructure projects being constructed by the state government.

Daramola stressed that the current administration in the state is committed to the completion of all ongoing road and bridge projects across the state.

The Special Adviser was accompanied by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso and other officials.

Projects inspected

The inspected projects include the ongoing construction of Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with bridge; Ikeja Urban Regeneration Project spanning five kilometers, consisting of five roads such as: Oduduwa Way, Oduduwa Crescent, Oba Dosunmu, Sobo Arobiodu and Sasegbon Streets.

They also inspected the Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge and roads, Arowojobe Link Bridge and Approach Road at Maryland, as well as Agidi Demurin and Church Street Network in Kosofe Local Government Area.

The project tour also took the government officials to Saint Finbarrs Road (UNILAG to Abule Okuta- Soluyi), Deeper Life Church in Kosofe Local Government Area.

During the visit, the Commissioner and Special Adviser expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done so far on the projects.

Daramola said although the weather had slowed down the spate of works on construction sites the contractors were working assiduously to ensure the completion of the projects they are handling.

He said: “This tour Is part of our effort to ensure that all our contractors are up and doing.

“Most of the projects have very commendable progress. The major challenge is the issue of the rain.

“The issue of the weather is very critical. However, I assure you that public works are up and running.”

Omotoso

Responding to questions from newsmen, Omotoso expressed satisfaction with the level of ongoing works on project sites at various completion stages, saying the state government had been engaging youths and students to be abreast of new trends in technology.

Omotosho noted that despite the rains, contractors were committed to meeting deadlines.

He said: “We have been going around since morning and what we have seen is the testimony to the fact that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is not resting on his oars.

“There are so many things that have been completed and so many in the pipeline like we saw that despite the rains, contractors were at work. It shows that we are forging ahead despite the weather.”

Babcock intern…

Master, Apologun Onitere, one of the students who are interns at the construction site, during the inspection tour of projects, described his experience as simply ” thrilling.”

According to the 400-level student at Babcock University, “I have learned a lot about piling, which is the foundation of building a bridge.

“It’s so refreshing to see things in practical. I appreciate this experience.” (Saturday Sun)

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