Lagos State Government Resumes Work On Okokomaiko-Badagry Road

The Lagos state Government have promised to continue work on the Lagos-Badagry road following the cessation of the rains.

Although it is the duty of the Federal Government to manage the road, the Lagos state government have promised to ensure that its maintenance workers and equipment are on the road to help relive the stress of commuters, caused by the bad sides of the road.

Addressing the need to overhaul the road, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya said the Government has maintained the road regularly in the last three and a half years through rehabilitation explaining that discussions with investors willing to upgrade the road under the Private –Public Partnership deal is going on at both the state and federal levels.

“So far, the Public Works Corporation has carried out palliative works at Iyana Era, Ijanikin, Oko-afo, Magbon, Ibereko, Araromi, Iyana Isashi and Agbara”, Akinsanya said, adding that the Government has mobilized other contractors to ensure full coverage of the assignment.

The government said plans to expand the Lagos-Badagry Expressway to a 10-lane highway, which began with the construction of the section from Eric Moore to Okokomaiko, were major discussions between Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and Chinese investors on President Buhari’s recent trip to China.

Governor Ambode responded to the complaints of residents over challenge posed to traffic by bumper to bumper movement by directing that the completed segment of the road with the BRT Corridor from Eric Moore to Trade Fair be opened up to ease traffic.

He said the Government was also building the Aradagun-Imeke-Ajido-Epeme road, Samuel –Ekundayo/Toga and will soon embark on the construction of Abule Ado road.

Akinsanya assured peace loving citizens that there would be adequate security on the road to ensure smooth traffic and protect residents from danger.