President Bola Tinubu has launched the reconstruction and expansion of Section One of the Lagos-Ibadan Dual Carriageway and Section One of the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway.
The project, expected to be completed within 24 months, will include underpasses, flyover bridges, and pedestrian bridges.
“The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is not just another road; it is Nigeria’s busiest highway and a gateway to the hinterland, connecting Lagos to the rest of the country,” President Tinubu said.
The president’s remarks was contained in a statement released by Mr Lekan Adeniran, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun, and made available to journalists on Saturday.
Project Details
- Underpasses will be built at Kara, Wawa, Magboro, and Arepo.
- Flyover bridges will be constructed at Kilometre 16, near the Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM), and Kilometre 37 at Makun, near Sagamu.
- Pedestrian bridges will be built at Arepo, Magboro, NASFAT, Deeper Life, and Redemption Camp.
- The project also includes the flag-off of the remaining 60-kilometre stretch of the Sagamu-Benin Expressway from the Sagamu Interchange to Itele.
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, explained that the project is part of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway’s Section Two, Phase Two, which was initially awarded to Julius Berger. However, due to unresolved pricing differences, the contract was terminated.
Economic Benefits
The president emphasized that road infrastructure plays a crucial role in economic growth, mobility, and overall quality of life. Upgrading and expanding the expressway will reduce travel time, improve efficiency and productivity, enhance safety, and facilitate ease of doing business in Nigeria, he explained.
Chairman of the House Committee on Works, Hon. Akin Alabi, assured that the House would collaborate with the Ministry to ensure Nigerians benefit from a functional road network.
The Ogun State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, expressed gratitude to the federal government for including pedestrian bridges in the project.
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