{
  "id": 5361952,
  "title": "Lagos: Opebi Link Bridge to open by September end – Sanwo-Olu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/lagos-opebi-link-bridge-to-open-by-september-end-sanwo-olu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:19:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/03/lagos-opebi-link-bridge-to-open-by-september-end-sanwo-olu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed plans to open the Opebi Link Bridge to motorists before the end of September 2026. The governor announced this during his keynote address at the 7th Annual Lecture held by Freedom Online Newspapers. Construction of the bridge has reportedly reached its final stages, with workers currently engaged in final touches before its inauguration. Sanwo-Olu also shared that the state government is working towards adding a unique architectural feature to the bridge, aiming to turn it into a tourist attraction. The governor expressed confidence that the Opebi Link Bridge will be inaugurated by the end of September. He stated that the bridge's completion will not only bolster connectivity between Opebi and surrounding areas but also alleviate traffic congestion on the corridor. Moreover, once operational, the bridge is expected to improve mobility for motorists and residents who use the route.",
  "summary": "Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the Opebi Link Bridge will be opened to motorists before the end of September 2026. Sanwo-Olu made this known on Thursday while speaking as the keynote guest at the 7th Annual Lecture organised by Freedom Online Newspapers. According to the governor, construction work on the bridge has reached the final stage, […] Lagos: Opebi Link Bridge…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}