... Phase II of project to start subsequent yr, says Governor
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, rolled out a major infrastructural overhaul within the Epe Division of the State, flagging off the reconstruction of Eti Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway forty years after.
The Governor flagged off the first section of the road task on Sunday at a ceremony held at the Pan African University in Eleko, Ibeju Lekki location. The first section, for you to be finished in 20 months, will cowl 18.75 kilometres, stretching from Eleko to T-Junction in Epe.
The citizens, who heaved a sigh of relief, thronged the ceremony in which Sanwo-Olu formally kick began the assignment.
The road was constructed in 1981 as a single carriageway, but underwent an improve to a -lane carriageway in 2006. Its circumstance, however, have become deplorable due to populace growth and expanded vehicular site visitors.
Sanwo-Olu’s intervention could see the entire stretch from Eleko to Epe dualised on rigid pavement, with three lanes on each aspect. A lane on every aspect will be dedicated as toll weighbridges handiest for heavy-responsibility vehicles.
The Governor, at the same time as maintaining the task open, said the ceremony symbolised his management’s revolutionary efforts at making life better for Lagos residents and improving the benefit of doing enterprise within the State.
He stated the Eti Osa-Lekki-Epe hall turned into strategically essential to the State’s monetary prosperity, stressing that the completion of the task might further strengthen his administration’s dedication to inclusive improvement.
The Governor vowed that no a part of Lagos might be left at the back of in his Government’s quest for transformational tasks
He said: “We realize the significance of the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway Road to the financial prosperity of Lagos and its residents. We are privy to the agitation and issues of humans approximately this strategic infrastructure.
This is why we first of all declared a kingdom of emergency on the road and put in place brief measures ultimate year November.
“Today, I am thrilled to be at the ancient flag-off of the rehabilitation and upgrading of this 40-yr-old Eti Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway.
This attempt will culminate in a three-lane motorway bolstered concrete pavement street with a dedicated lane in every direction for vans and a inflexible pavement to house the envisaged axle loadings anticipated to ply the street when it's miles completed.
“When finished, this road will supplement the brand new network of roads in Epe and ease transportation of goods and services thru Epe to other neighboring states. This will, in flip, result in stepped forward socio-economic sports inside the Eti Osa-Lekki-Epe Corridor.
”Sanwo-Olu said the contract for the second phase of the mission, as a way to cowl 26.7 kilometres from Abraham Adesanya Roundabout to Eleko Junction, can be awarded before the completion of the primary segment.
The mission, he stated, sent a “robust sign” about his administration’s choice to overhaul our state’s entire infrastructure, mainly those that have handed their design lifespan.
In the coming weeks, the Governor said extra infrastructure initiatives might be unveiled, mentioning that he remained resolute to restoring the State to the route of economic increase despite the negative impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Lagos’ economic fortunes.
He said: “In line with our clear up, we can maintain to provoke and execute human beings-oriented initiatives that fulfill the want and aspirations of the common Lagosian. With our shared imaginative and prescient and assets at our disposal, it's time to redouble our efforts while looking towards the destiny with self belief as we rebuild Lagos collectively.
“We stand to perform more when we've got a commonplace ground and reason. I urge all residents to sustain their unwavering faith in our management as we companion to honor our State’s legacy of excellence, braveness, and remarkable
.”Sanwo-Olu advised residents of the region to take possession of the project and help the contractor for timely crowning glory. He additionally entreated the youths in the region to take gain of the construction paintings to improve their skills.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, said the rite indicated any other effort being made through the Sanwo-Olu administration in enhancing citizens’ wellknown, noting the funding in infrastructure could aid commercial enterprise and sell monetary development.
She stated: “Residents and road customers alongside this axis have clamoured for a method to the suffocating nature of the perennial site visitors gridlock along the Lekki-Epe Expressway specially on the Ajah Junction.
This Project will help to clear up the gridlock at Ajah/Ado-Badore Roundabout and environs at the same time as ensuring the Lagos bound site visitors is correctly channeled.
”Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Olujimi Hotonu, stated the State Government settled for the inflexible pavement choice for durability and longer existence span of about 40 years.
When completed, the road will join several communities, including Eleko, Onosa, Alatishe, Aiyeteju, Ajaganagbe, Oko Orisa, ilasan, Lekki, Ibeju Lekki and Epe.
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