Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, has announced that the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is set to be finalized by mid-September. This marks the culmination of years of efforts to upgrade this heavily trafficked route.
The minister conveyed this information on Tuesday while inspecting both completed and ongoing Federal Government projects in Lagos State.
Despite numerous previously missed deadlines, construction efforts persist on the final segments of both sides of the expressway.
The inspection tour initiated at outer Marina Road, located in Victoria Island, showcasing a project funded through the SUKUK financing option by the Federal Government.
He then moved to the newly rehabilitated Eko Bridge, then to Ijora Olopa, the Lagoon section of Eko Bridge and Apapa.
Umahi was briefed by officials of the ministry and contractors handling different projects on that axis.
As of the time of writing, the minister is also expected to inspect the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the reconstructed Apapa Oshodi expressway, the Deep Sea Ports, and other Federal Government projects on the Lagos and Ogun corridor.
According to the scorecard released by the Ministry of Works and Housing towards the end of the previous administration, a total of 8,352.94km of roads were constructed or rehabilitated. tween 2016 and 2022.
