In a bold push to enhance urban connectivity and accelerate infrastructure renewal, the Lagos State Government has delivered 61 new roads spanning 56.52km and five bridges in the past year, while ramping up work on 147 ongoing road and bridge projects across the state.
Speaking on Monday at a ministerial press briefing commemorating the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, reaffirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development and inclusive growth, despite prevailing economic headwinds.
In his words: “Since the inception of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat-led administration, the THEMES+ Agenda has served as a transformative blueprint. Under the ‘T’ pillar for Traffic Management and Transportation, we’ve made significant strides in improving road connectivity and elevating infrastructure delivery standards.”
Key Road and Bridge Projects Delivered
Daramola highlighted numerous completed projects, including:
Reconstruction of the pedestrian bridge at Estate Gate, Alapere, Ketu
Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with Bridge, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA
Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Macpherson Avenue, and Femi Okunnu Road in Ikoyi
Ilu, Inupa, and Ilabere roads in Victoria Island
Babafemi Dada network of roads and bridge in Alimosho
In Ikeja, several streets in GRA, including Oba Dosumu, Sobo Arobiodu, Oduduwa Way and Crescent, and Sasegbon, have been rehabilitated. Other upgrades include St. Finbarr’s College Road, Iwaya Road, Sand Zero Street, and extensive works in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos Mainland, Somolu, and Kosofe LGAs.
Major Projects Awaiting Commissioning
Daramola revealed that several strategic roads are completed and awaiting commissioning, including:
Aradagun-Mosafejo-Ilado-Imeke Road and Samuel Ekundayo Road, Badagry
Abaranje Road, Magbon-Alade Township Roads, Ibeju-Lekki
Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road (Dopemu Road)
Sand Zero Road, Oyingbo
Arowojobe Link Bridge, Mende, Maryland
Ongoing Flagship Projects
Among the iconic ongoing projects are:
Ojota–Opebi Link Bridge, a strategic connector through swampy terrain
Eti-Osa–Lekki–Epe Expressway, a 47.88km concrete corridor from Abraham Adesanya to Epe
Omu Creek Bridge, linking Sangotedo to the proposed Lagoon Highway
Lagos-Badagry Expressway Upgrade – expanded from 4 to 10 lanes, including BRT corridors and a central light rail track
Other transformative works include the Lekki Regional Road Extension, 7th Axial Road, Ikotun Flyover, and Ajara–Agelasho–Ikoga Road Network.
Expanding Fibre Infrastructure and Attracting FDI
On digital infrastructure, the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) has driven significant progress. An additional 2,700km of fibre duct installations are planned, building on 3,000km already completed. Notably, the state has secured $22 million in foreign direct investment for high-quality fibre deployment.
Routine Maintenance and Major Interventions
Between May 2023 and May 2024, the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) intervened on 1,177 inner roads, covering 78.42km. The interventions ranged from pothole patching and sectional overlays to full-scale reconstruction of strategic roads.
Noteworthy projects include:
Abudu Smith Street, Victoria Island
Unity/Osebaby/Umunya Streets, Okota
Ladoke Akintola Street, GRA Ikeja
Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road, Agege
Odofin–Igbogbo Baiyeku Road, Ikorodu (ongoing)
Challenges and Outlook
Daramola acknowledged challenges such as Lagos’ low-lying terrain, flooding, infrastructure vandalism, and rising construction costs. However, he maintained that the Sanwo-Olu administration remains steadfast in its mission to deliver life-transforming infrastructure.
“Our investment in roads and bridges is not just about movement. It’s about unlocking economic growth, boosting regional competitiveness, and preparing Lagos for the future,” he said.
He reiterated the Governor’s pledge to complete all ongoing projects within his tenure and continue building a smart, resilient, and inclusive megacity.