Sanwo-Olu opens last Red Line flyover in Mushin

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, formally commissioned Mushin Flyover, the last of

the five overpasses built along the Red Line corridor, bringing a new commuting experience to the axis, saying that the opening of the flyover was another fulfilment of his administration’s promise to the residents.

The project, undertaken by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has brought traffic relief to motorists and commuters connecting Agege Motor Road from Onipanu, just as it solved congestion and delays associated with railway level crossing at Ogunmokun axis.

The overpass also eliminated pedestrian and vehicular interference on the rail tracks, eradicating the risk of accidents and collisions between trains and vehicles.

Speaking at the short ceremony, where the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadir Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the State’s Cabinet were gathered and witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd of residents, Sanwo-Olu said the commissioning of the Mushin Flyover was another fulfillment of his administration’s promise to the residents, noting that the infrastructure had changed the face of public transportation in the state.

According to him, the newly completed and inaugurated flyover would bring relief to the issue of congestion hitherto experienced in the area, saying that it would equally reduce journey time in accessing Mushin from Ilupeju axis.

“The Mushin overpass is strategically important for ease of movement and connectivity within Mushin and Onipanu communities, opening new routes to Agege Motor Road, Post Office Road and Ogunmokun axis. This infrastructure has brought not only traffic improvement but also huge economic value to the area.

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“With this new infrastructure, we have ensured there is minimal disruption on the Red Line corridor. For us, we have kept our promise to the citizens and made their lives better.

“The quality of infrastructure we have provided is about making the lives of our citizens better, improving their means of livelihood and quality of life,” the governor said.

Governor Sanwo-Olu disclosed that members of the host communities benefited from the project construction, pointing out that the construction also gave engineering students an internship opportunity to get first-hand practical knowledge.

The Governor also said that the primary school demolished in the right-of-way of the flyover had been rebuilt in a nearby location, commending Mushin and Onipanu residents for supporting the development.

He, therefore, charged the residents to take ownership of the infrastructure and protect it from deliberate destruction.

LAMATA Managing Director, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, in her speech, said that the state government had fully compensated owners of the buildings in the course of the project, which, she said, was handled by a local contractor.

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