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The Lagos government has commenced the construction of the Ojota-Opebi road in the state.

Speaking on Wednesday at the ceremony to kick off the project, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, said the road will ease gridlock in parts of the state.

Sanwo-Olu said the road project will be carried out by the Julius Berger construction company, adding that the construction is part of efforts by the state to improve the welfare of residents.

“This flag-off ceremony demonstrates the priority we accord the well-being of the people of Lagos, as we are witnessing another milestone in the implementation of the Traffic Management and Transportation Pillar of our administration’s THEMES Agenda and the State Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP),” the governor was quoted as saying in a statement by Gboyega Akosile, his spokesman.

“Prior to this project, there was no direct road linkage between Opebi, Maryland and Ojota. Available roads linking the areas are limited in connectivity options, thus paving the way for the high traffic volume and congestion within the Ikeja traffic network.

“We recognised the need to create permanent solution to the conflicts by initiating another legacy construction project linking Ojota, Opebi and approach roads to connect Opebi Road from its tail end with Ikorodu Road by Odo Iya Alaro.

“Upon completion, the carriageway will reduce travel time for Lagos and Ikorodu-bound traffic from Opebi. It will also ease the traffic situation at Opebi-Sheraton Link Road and Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way.

“This legacy project will not only provide a new link to commute around Ikeja and its environs, it will also enhance economic prosperity and life expectancy.”