LAGOS CONCLUDES CONSTRUCTION OF 12 ROADS, SET FOR COMMISSIONING
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
LAGOS COMPLETES 362 ROADS AS SANWO-OLU ADMINISTRATION PUSHES INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL AGENDA
The Lagos State Government says it has completed 362 roads covering about 347.17 kilometres as part of its ongoing infrastructure renewal drive across the state.
Speaking at the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing marking the third year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat’s administration, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, said the government is committed to sustained delivery of key infrastructure projects and democratic dividends to residents.
He disclosed that the Office of Infrastructure is preparing to commission 12 newly completed roads, while work is ongoing on 181 other road and bridge projects across various parts of the state.
Among the projects listed for commissioning are phases of the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway, including the Eleko Junction to Awoyaya corridor and the Greensprings to Abraham Adesanya stretch, as well as rehabilitation works from Admiralty Way Junction to Ajah Jubilee Bridge. Others include Gberigbe Road in Ikorodu, Adamo-Akanun-Agunfoye Lugbusi roads, Aka/Kemberi Road in Ojo, and the Ijegun-Ijagemo and Akesan-Igando roads in Alimosho.
Also included are upgraded roads in Ikoyi and Eti-Osa such as Mekunwen, Ikoya, Oloto (Forsberry) and Bose Enenmoh roads.
Daramola noted that major corridors like the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and Lekki-Epe Expressway remain critical to economic growth, supporting trade and connectivity within Lagos and across West Africa, particularly with developments around the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
He added that several key projects, including the Opebi–Mende link bridge, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road in Agege, Abaranje Road, and multiple road networks across different local government areas, have already been delivered during the review period.
According to him, the administration will continue to prioritise transport infrastructure to address urbanisation, population growth, and rising mobility demands in the state.
Daramola also said that despite economic challenges and inflationary pressures, the government has recorded significant progress due to the governor’s commitment to completing ongoing projects, noting that 130 additional roads covering about 113.25 kilometres have been delivered since the last briefing
…infrastructure across different divisions of the state as part of efforts to fulfil the administration’s promise to residents of Lagos State.”
Speaking on other completed projects, Daramola said the government, in its drive to build sustainable communities, improve connectivity, and ease traffic congestion, has delivered several link roads with bridges across the state.
He listed projects such as Abiola-Onijemo Road in Ifako-Ijaiye, Obafemi Dada Road in Alimosho, Arowojobe in Kosofe, and Samuel Ekundayo as well as Imeke-Ajido-Aradagun roads in Badagry. These projects were designed to connect communities previously divided by canals. Others include Samuel Ekundayo and Hospital Road in Badagry, as well as St. Finbars Road (from UNILAG Gate to Diya Street near Deeper Life Bible Church).
He explained that many of these areas were originally flood-prone and difficult to access, with residents relying on makeshift bridges to cross waterways. According to him, the completion of these projects has not only improved mobility but also addressed longstanding flooding challenges in the affected communities.
To tackle environmental and infrastructural decay in areas such as Ikeja GRA, Ikoyi, and Lagos Island, Daramola said the government also embarked on urban regeneration initiatives.
These include the Ikeja regeneration project covering Oduduwa Way, Oduduwa Crescent, Oba Dosunmu, Sobo Arobiodu, and Sasegbon Streets, as well as the Ikoyi network involving Macpherson, Oyinkan Abayomi, Femi Okunnu, Ilabere, Ilu, Inupa, Kuramo, and Adeyemi Lawson areas. Similar works were carried out in Lagos Island, including Adeniji Adele, Okepopo, Tapa, Idumagbo, Ojo Giwa, Iga Iduganran, and Oroyinyin streets under the regeneration programme.
He stressed that the government is not just building roads and bridges but investing in durable infrastructure that enhances economic productivity, strengthens connectivity, and improves the quality of life for over 20 million residents.
Daramola added that several major projects are nearing completion, including the Igbogbo–Bola Ahmed Tinubu–Igbe Road and the Agric–Isawo–Konu–Arepo Road.
He further noted that ongoing works across the Western, Central, and Eastern zones include road dualisation, bridge rehabilitation, urban renewal projects, and strategic bypasses aimed at reducing congestion and unlocking new economic corridors.
According to him, the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) carried out interventions on about 957 roads between June 2025 and the present, bringing its cumulative interventions since 2019 to 4,209 roads covering over 506 kilometres.
He also disclosed that the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) recorded a 300 percent increase in revenue generation during the review period
…period, as a result of improved regulatory compliance and ongoing digital infrastructure initiatives. The agency is also supporting the rollout of about 30,000 kilometres of fibre duct infrastructure aimed at boosting broadband penetration and enhancing smart-city connectivity across the state.
While noting challenges such as climate change, flooding, rising construction costs, and infrastructure vandalism, he reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to delivering sustainable, world-class infrastructure. He said this remains central to driving economic growth and positioning Lagos as a leading sub-national economy in Africa.
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