Lagos explains Opebi-Odoiya Alaro Bridge delay, promises opening before Christmas

The Lagos State Government has revealed that the Opebi-Odoiya Alaro Bridge project is being held up by the installation of a new steel monument, with the bridge set to open for traffic before Christmas. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this during a visit to the site on Sunday, October 25, 2026, according to a statement from the state government.

The final stage of the monument's construction is about 80% complete, with the remaining work expected to be finished in the coming days. The delay follows a missed deadline of the end of September. The monument, now nearing completion, depicts the four hands involved in cane weaving, reflecting the area's historical connection to the industry.

Sanwo-Olu assured that the bridge will open to traffic before Christmas, with the remaining work on the 25-metre steel structure to be completed shortly. The Opebi-Odoiya Alaro Bridge, originally planned over 20 years ago, aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the Ojota, Maryland, Mende, Opebi, and Allen corridors connecting residential areas to the Central Business District.