…Rehabilitates 1074 inner roads, secures $22m foreign direct investment for fibre installations
LAGOS, Nigeria – As part of efforts to enhance connectivity and ease of movement, the Lagos State Government has delivered 61 roads of 56.52km, 5 bridges in the last 1 year while increasing the pace of work on 147 other road and bridge projects currently ongoing in different parts of the State just as it promised that the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration will continue to deliver sustainable and impactful infrastructure to the people of Lagos State.
In addition, the Public Works Corporation (PWC) has continued with the year-round maintenance, using a wide range of intervention methods such as sectional repairs, overlay works, and pothole patching, carrying out various interventions on 1074 roads of 78.42 km and 218 drainage channels spanning 462km across the state.
In the same vein, the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance Agency (LASIMRA) has also made significant boost in the state’s investment in Fibre Duct Expansion: with an additional 2,700km installations planned, building on 3,000km completed by WTES, to enhance connectivity while also securing a commitment of $22 million foreign direct investment for quality fibre installations in Lagos State.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola made these disclosures today at the Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate the 2nd year of the 2nd term of the administration of Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Mr. Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
Daramola, who expressed delight at some of the transformative infrastructural projects delivered in Lagos, said that despite global and national economic challenges, particularly from May 2024 into 2025, the time of infrastructure delivery has remained steady noting that since December 2024, the State has commissioned 33 roads, while numerous others remain actively under construction or rehabilitation to reflect an unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal and inclusive development.
He said, “From the inception of the Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat-led administration, the ‘THEMES and THEMES+ Agenda’ has served as a blueprint and a call to transformative action. Under the Pillar “T” – Traffic Management and Transportation, the Office of Infrastructure has taken bold and strategic steps to improve road connectivity, expand access, and elevate infrastructure delivery standards.”
The Special Adviser listed the commissioned Road Projects to include Reconstruction of the Damaged Pedestrian Bridge at Estate Gate, Alapere, Ketu, construction of the Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with a Bridge in Ifako-Ijaiye LGA, construction of several roads in Ikoyi, including Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Macpherson Avenue, and Femi Okunnu Road, Ilabere, Ilu, and Inupa roads in Victoria Island , and the construction of the Babafemi Dada network of roads, including Yinka Folarin, Jamiu Lawal, and Shalom Academy Roads, with a bridge in Alimosho area of the State
Others according to Daramola includes rehabilitation of Oba Dosumu Street, Sobo Arobiodu Street , Oduduwa Way and Oduduwa Crescent and Sasegbọn Street all in Ikeja GRA, Ikeja LGA, Rehabilitation of St Finbarrs College Road, Iwaya Road and Sand Zero streets in Lagos Mainland of Somolu, and Kosofe LGAs.
Rehabilitation/Upgrading of Mumuni Adio (Buba Marwa) Navy Town (Section 1) road, Irede Road, Old Ojo Road (Phase 1), in Amuwo Odofin, Rehabilitation of Chief Yesufu Abiodun Oniru Road and Akiogun Street, upgrading of Abudu Smith Street, Upgrading of Demurin/Agidi Road, and Church Street in Kosofe LGA among others the Special Adviser revealed.
Meanwhile, some road projects that are completed and are awaiting Commissioning include the Construction of Aradagun-Mosafejo-Ilado-Imeke Road Hospital Road (Phase II), Samuel Ekundayo Road, Toga Road, in Badagry LGA, Badagry, Rehabilitation/Upgrading of Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road (Dopemu Road), Construction of Abaranje Road, Construction of Magbon-Alade Township Roads, Ibeju-Lekki, Construction of Arowojobe Link Bridge and Approach Road at Mende Maryland, Construction of Sand Zero Road, Oyingbo.
He listed some of the iconic ongoing roads to include, Ojota – Opebi Link Bridge; Opebi Link Bridge and Approach Roads, an iconic project that traverses from Opebi end through the swamp/ valley area to link Ojota road/Odo Iya- Alaro Bridge, Maryland, and several other roads within the environs.
The construction of the Bridge is strategically located and provides connectivity as part of THEMES (+) Agenda and policy thrust of the Administration.
Another ongoing project listed by the Special Adviser is the Eti-Osa – Lekki – Epe Expressway, which traverses Abraham Adesanya Intersection to Epe T-Junction with a total length of 47.88 km, is being executed as Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP); the Construction of Omu Creek with a Bridge is a project that traverses over the Omu Creek in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area. It will serve as a strategic link from the Lekki-Epe Expressway at Sangotedo to the future Lagoon Highway, aid the development of new towns, and open up real estate opportunities.
He added that the 10-lane Lagos-Badagry expressway was upgraded from 4-lanes to 10-lanes, comprising of 2-toll lanes, 4 service lanes and 2 Bus Rapid Transits (BRT), the central light rail corridor and various support infrastructure, spanning from Eric Moore to Maza Maza, to Trade Fair and Okokomaiko is another project that the Adminstration plan to complete in the next few weeks.
Engr. Daramola assured that Governor Sanwo-Olu has promised to continue the delivery of life-impacting road infrastructure projects until the last day in office, adding that all ongoing projects will be completed before the expiration of the tenure of the administration.
The Special Adviser said, “In complementing the strategic flagship projects, Lagos State is also investing in critical catalytic infrastructure projects that unlock new corridors, stimulate private sector investment, and accommodate the projected demands of a 21st-century African megacity. These projects are roads and bridges that form the foundations for smart urban expansion, economic competitiveness, and regional leadership.
Key catalytic projects include the Orija Bridge and the Lagoon Highway; Alternative Routes to the Dangote–Eleko Fertiliser Industrial Corridor; 7th Axial Road; Lekki Regional Road Extension; Lekki International Airport; Ikotun Intersection Flyover; Ijegun–Ijeagemo Road Link to LASU–Iba Road; Ajara–Agelasho–Erekiti–Ikoga Road Network; Egan–Ayobo Road with Bridge; Egan–Ayobo Road and Bridge.
On routine maintenance, Daramola said the Lagos State Public Works Corporation, since May 2023 till date, has intervened on 1,177 roads covering approximately 78.42 km with an assumed carriage width of 7.3m. The intervention, according to him, varies from Palliative Works, Interventions on Damaged Road Furniture to Routine Maintenance [Potholes Patching/Sectional Overlay, Desilting and sectional hydraulics repairs]
He added that in some instances, the Corporation had to carry out Major Intervention on Strategic Roads [Road Reconstruction: Hydraulics Structures and Pavement], noting that the Corporation has evolved from routine maintenance (patching) to full-scale construction.
Daramola listed some of the notable roads constructed, including Abudu Smith Street, Victoria Island, [Completed] Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road, Agege [Completed] Unity/Osebaby/Umunya Streets, Okota [Completed] Ladoke Akintola Street, GRA Ikeja [Completed], and Odofin – Igbogbo Baiyeku Road, Ikorodu [Ongoing]
He listed some of the challenges facing Road Infrastructure delivery as the low-lying peculiarity of the terrain in Lagos State, flooding, Escalating Cost of Infrastructure, as well as Public Responsibility (Road Abuse and Infrastructure Vandalism)
Reiterating the Administration’s resolution in its mission to build a smart, resilient, and inclusive megacity despite the realities of climate change, population growth as well as rising infrastructure costs.
Daramola said the Government has stayed on course and made tangible progress, deepening investments in infrastructure that transform lives, connect communities and drive economic growth.
