AJAH/ABULE-EGBA TO GET FLYOVER

As part of Gov. Ambode’s ongoing road infrastructure projects across Lagos state, the construction of flyover bridges for two of the state’s high-density traffic zones, Ajah round about and Abule Egba junction, has been approved by the Lagos State Government.

Speaking on the project, Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde said in a statement released yesterday that the two major projects were approved by the State Executive Council and had been duly awarded to contractors for a speedy commencement of work.

Assuring that the projects would be completed within 16 months, Ayorinde said the construction of the reinforced concrete flyover and signalised intersection at Ajah round about would be undertaken simultaneously with the rehabilitation of Freedom Road in Lekki area of the state.

According to the commissioner, the project was intended to reduce the heavy traffic being recorded at the Ajah round about and the Lekki-Ikoyi axis, with the Ajah flyover having a solar-powered signalised intersection in order to greatly improve traffic.

Saying the upgrade of Freedom Road was expected to ease traffic considerably for vehicles using the Third Roundabout to connect Lekki through Admiralty Way, Ayorinde assured the Ajah project would ease movement of residents and commuters on the Lagos Island and Ibeju Lekki areas.

“The construction of the reinforced concrete dual-carriage flyover bridge at Abule Egba junction will equally bring joy and relief to millions of commuters that use the Lagos -Abeokuta Expressway on a daily basis when completed,” he said.

The Abule -Egba flyover is expected to have a signalised intersection under it to service Oko-Oba and other link roads within the axis. Meanwhile, the rehabilitation and upgrade of strategic arterial/inner roads in Epe Local Government Area has also been given priority by the state government.