The Lagos State Government has reopened the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge to traffic after completing repairs on 400 metres of its four expansion joints.
The bridge, which leads to Alapere, had been partially closed since June 28 to facilitate the construction work.
Although the repairs were initially expected to take 101 days, the project was completed in just 78 days, ahead of schedule.
According to reports, the repair was done in phases. The first four phases, covering the Ogudu–Ifako section towards Alapere, were finished between June 28 and August 16. The later stages, focusing on the inbound Oworonshoki route, were wrapped up in September.
Before the bridge was officially reopened, it was inspected by Olufemi Daramola, Special Adviser on Infrastructure to the Lagos State Governor, and Seun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation.
Daramola explained that the early delivery was made possible by the cooperation of residents, the support of security agencies, and the efficiency of contractors. He stressed that leaving defects on the expansion joints unattended could have endangered motorists and weakened the structure.
“We undertook this repair to guarantee safety. Thankfully, with the cooperation of the people, we have been able to deliver ahead of schedule,” he said, while thanking Lagosians for enduring traffic disruptions during the closure.
Daramola added that similar repair works are being planned for the Maza-Maza area.
Osiyemi, in his remarks, commended residents for their patience and emphasised that the facilities were taxpayer-funded and must be protected. He noted that the administration had recently carried out similar works on the Odo-Iyalaro and Apongbon bridges, with other projects ongoing across the state.
“Our focus remains the delivery of safe, durable, and sustainable infrastructure for a greater Lagos. We will need the same cooperation in future projects,” he said.
