The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has expressed deep appreciation to motorists and residents for their perseverance, patience, and understanding in enduring the traffic diversions caused by the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge corridor.

During his inspection visit to Ifako, Bakare-Oki addressed the concerns of road users, dispelling fears about the scope and quality of the rehabilitation exercise.

In a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, he reassured the motoring public that the reconstruction project is being executed under stringent international standards and will be completed within the stipulated timeframe announced by the Lagos State Government.

“I deeply empathise with our people over the inconveniences engendered by this diversionary arrangement. Nonetheless, this rehabilitation remains an indispensable undertaking of government imperative to safeguard lives, fortify the structural integrity of the bridge, and elevate the commuting experience along this vital transportation artery,” he said.

The LASTMA chief also commended Lagosians for their cooperation and for the adjustments they have made to their daily routines, stressing that such civic discipline and sacrifice epitomise the resilience, fortitude, and collective spirit of the state’s people.

He praised the commitment of LASTMA personnel manning the diversionary zones and other strategic corridors of the state, noting with satisfaction that no adverse complaints had been recorded against their conduct by motorists or the general public.

Reaffirming the Authority’s resolve, Bakare-Oki stressed LASTMA’s determination to ensure smooth traffic management within the affected area, with officers deployed to ease congestion, guide motorists, and provide real-time interventions throughout the rehabilitation period.

He urged all road users to remain resolute in their adherence to traffic directives, advising them to view the temporary inconveniences not as burdens but as investments in a more resilient and modernised transport infrastructure for Lagos.

He added: “Our toll-free hotline, 080000527862, remains fully accessible for the prompt reporting of traffic obstructions, emergencies, accidents, or any other exigencies requiring immediate LASTMA intervention.”