The Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge, a vital infrastructure project in Lagos connecting Opebi, Maryland, and Ojota, is in its final stages and awaiting commissioning after facing construction delays. Initially slated for completion in 2024, the Lagos State Government recently announced via social media that the bridge, also known as the Opebi-Mende-Ojota-Maryland Link Bridge, is nearly ready, with only minor finishing work, such as bridge furnishings, remaining.
Key Details:
– Status: The project is close to completion, pending final touches.
– Contractor: Julius Berger Nigeria PLC is overseeing construction.
– Commissioning: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu plans for President Bola Tinubu to officially open the bridge, though no specific date has been confirmed.
Purpose and Impac:
Conceived over 20 years ago to address traffic congestion in the Ikeja-Ojota corridor, the bridge will:
– Provide a direct route linking Opebi to Maryland and Ojota, bypassing congested roads like Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way and Kudirat Abiola Way.
– Reduce commuting time and ease travel stress for thousands of daily commuters.
– Enhance connectivity and stimulate economic activity in the region.
Project Timeline:
– Initiation: Construction began in January 2022, flagged off by Governor Sanwo-Olu.
– Delays: The project missed its mid-to-late 2024 completion targets but is now nearing handover.
The bridge is poised to significantly improve traffic flow and boost economic vitality in Lagos once operational.
