Rail system: Mile 2-Okokomaiko Blue Line 2nd phase awarded, ready in 2026 – Sanwo-Olu

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Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the contract for the construction of the second phase of the Blue Line from Mile 2 to the Okokomaiko area of the state, expected to be completed in the year 2026.

Sanwo-Olu, however, assured residents that his administration would continue to provide basic Infrastructure to decongest the chaotic traffic gridlock in the state for the economic prosperity of all.

The governor, made the remarks on Thursday, at the official commissioning of Lagos Rail Mass Transit, LRMT, Red Line Overpass Bridge at Yaba, supervised by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA,

The overpass bridge aimed at improving traffic flow within the Yaba-Ojuelegba axis into other parts of the state.

The T-shaped overpass bridge takes traffic from Murtala Muhammed Way into Ojuelegba Road and vice versa over the rail tracks.

Traffic into Ojuelegba Road from Murtala Muhammed had been through a rail level crossing and this often led to huge delays for train operations apart from the high potential for accidents with vehicles and pedestrians.

“Today is another great day in Lagos; a day we are witnessing another leap in the fulfilment of our promise under the Traffic management and Transportation pillar of our T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda.

“About three years ago, we commenced the construction of four bridges across rail lines between Oyingbo and Ikeja. The bridges, located at Ikeja, Mushin, Yaba and Oyingbo, are designed to ensure the safety of our people.
“Over the years, we have recorded avoidable fatal accidents on railway crossings, most of the time due to human errors.

“Today’s ceremony is therefore significant because with this Overpass Bridge and others at Ikeja, Mushin and Oyingbo which will be formally commissioned before the end of the year, there will be no more occurrence of train-vehicular accidents at these locations.

“Without any iota of doubt, we have remained focused on our commitment to developing sustainable solutions to the transportation challenges along the major transit spines to give relief to our teeming population by reducing congestion, improving travel time as well as the cost of commuting.

Some of the major transit spines are already receiving attention. These include Ikorodu Road, Oshodi-Lagos Abeokuta Motor/Expressway to the border between Lagos and Ogun state at Ota, Lekki Epe Expressway, Berger to CMS and Lagos Badagry Expressway.

Sanwo-Olu recalled that the state on September 4, commenced passenger operation on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, LRMT, Blue Line from Marina to Mile 2 with just 12 trips daily, doing 52 trips which would be increased further to over 70 trips by the end of the year.

While charging residents to take ownership of the project to prevent vandalism, Sanwo-Olu stated, “Our transport projects have been implemented at huge cost. We should not feel unconcerned when societal enemies are bent on destroying our commonwealth.

“I therefore ask you all to protect this bridge from vandals and other societal enemies. For the avoidance of doubt, let me reiterate that this bridge is not a marketplace; the steps, ramps, and sidewalks are not for displaying wares. Our law enforcement agencies have been given strict instructions to ensure zero tolerance for any misuse of this facility.”
Sanwo-Olu, however, commended the state legislature, led by Obasa, for their worthy support, the Managing Director of LAMATA and her team for actualizing the state government’s plans for a modern, efficient, accessible and integrated transportation system.

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