Commuters that ply the Ketu-Mile 12-Ikorodu axis can now heave a sigh of relief, as the Lagos state government has announced the commencement of the expansion and re-development of the road.
The state’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, revealed this at a town hall meeting with people of Ikorodu on the presentation of 100days of the Governor in office.
According to the Commissioner, the re-development will cost N29billon with the road having 6 lanes and an integrated median demarcation for the BRT buses to ply.
Other features that will be developed include; pedestrian bridges designed to allow ease of access for commuters while preventing access by non-users and barriers that ensure unhindered movement for the buses.
The contractor, Chinese Construction Company, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, (CCECC) has already moved to site and buildings that would be demolished for the demarcation are already being marked for the road expansion.
He revealed plans by the state government to create alternative road for Ikorodu given the traffic count and increase in the number of residents.
He added that the project, based on the initial survey will see the road cross from Ojodu/Berger to Isawo.
Linking Ogun
Dr Hamzat also stated that the state government has concluded plans to partner with neigbouring Ogun State to redevelop three roads that are linking of their border communities.
The roads are the Ikorodu – Sagamu Road, the Akute-Ojodu/ Berger road and Epe –Ijebu Ode road.
According to him, there had been fruitful discussion between the two State Governments to facilitate the quick delivery of the projects.
He added that in the face of nil response from the Federal Government which has responsibilities for the road, it has become expedient for the States to act in the interest of the people.
