Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured motorists that the Opebi-Odoiya Alaro Bridge shall be opened to site visitors before the vacation interval.
This is following delays linked to the set up of a metal monument on the venture website.
The governor gave the reassurance in a publish on X after inspecting the bridge to assess the extent of labor and set up the explanations for the delay.
He had earlier introduced that the bridge can be prepared to be used by the tip of September, primarily based on the venture timeline offered to him.
Sanwo-Olu defined that the 25-metre metal monument was designed to commemorate the historical past of Cane Village, which beforehand occupied the world and was famend for its cane market.
He stated the construction, that includes 4 arms weaving cane, was meant to honour the world’s cultural heritage and create a particular landmark alongside the street hall.
According to the governor, three of the monument’s 4 metal sections had been assembled and put in, whereas work on the ultimate part was nonetheless in progress.
“The monument is now 80% complete and we need just a few more days to finish the work,” he stated.
Sanwo-Olu famous that the necessity to make sure the construction was safely put in had prevented the bridge from opening to motorists as initially deliberate.
“Safety remains our priority so we cannot open the road until every section is securely in place,” he said.
Acknowledging the inconvenience attributable to the delay, the governor appealed to motorists for persistence, assuring them that the bridge can be operational before the holidays to make journeys alongside the route smoother.
