Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge, flagged off yesterday and aimed at easing traffic on the corridor, would be completed in 20 months.

He maintained that his administration would continue to promote economic prosperity through sustainable road infrastructure all over the nooks and crannies of the state.

The governor said provision of the infrastructure shows the priority his administration places on the welfare and well being of the people.

Speaking at the ceremony, Sanwo-Olu said: “We recognise the strategic importance of road infrastructure to sustainable development, which explains our administration’s focus on provision of road infrastructure to achieve some pre-conceived targets like reduced travel time on our roads; enhanced inter-connectivity; provision of better riding surface and elimination of traffic gridlocks, while generally making life more meaningful to commuters in Lagos State.”

Sanwo-Olu said since the inception of his administration, almost three years ago, there has been commitment to continued construction and maintenance of road infrastructure by completing, commissioning and handing over 65 road projects and several other improved junctions, while more than 50 others are at various stages of completion.

Sanwo-Olu said the state government’s efforts include maintenance of over 832 roads, covering approximately 252km.