Opebi–Ojota Bridge: The wait continues

Guardian Nigeria

Six months after its grand commissioning, the Opebi-Ojota link bridge remains a frustrating symbol of unfulfilled promises for Lagos motorists. While the Lagos State Government assured its opening by the end of September, residents are still navigating arduous detours, facing increased travel times to Okwabi, Mende, and Ojota.   The bridge's delayed opening has significantly impacted daily commutes, forcing drivers to take lengthy alternative routes through Sheraton and Oregun. This inconvenience highlights the gap between infrastructure project milestones and the tangible benefits for the community it's meant to serve.   Initially lauded as a solution to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity, the continued inaccessibility of the Opebi-Ojota link bridge leaves residents questioning the reasons behind the prolonged delay. The hope for a smoother journey has turned into a test of patience.   This infrastructure project, commissioned on April 8, 2026, was intended to offer a vital alternative route, alleviating pressure on existing roads. However, for the people of Lagos, the real value of such a project lies in its usability and the direct impact it has on their daily lives.   #OpebiOjotaBridge #LagosTraffic #InfrastructureNigeria #RoadProject

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00:00It's been six months since the Okwebi-Ojota link bridge was commissioned and motorists are still unable to use it.

00:07According to now, what we are facing now, because they never opened the road,

00:11we are having challenges of movement from here to Okwebi, coming down to Merirand.

00:16It's very difficult now. You have to go around to Charating before coming to Merirand.

00:22And if you want to go to Ojota, you have to go around to Oregun before coming down to Ojota.

00:27So it's very difficult for us now.

00:30The Lagos State Government had earlier assured that the bridge will be open to traffic by the end of September.

00:36The deadline has passed, but access to the bridge is still restricted.

00:40I can tell you for free that we will open that road by before the 30th of this month.

00:47Wait. And so this is why you need to confirm it. Try to drive past there tomorrow.

00:52Every day. So you started seeing the installation.

00:56I was even expecting them to open the road.

00:59So at least, maybe a lot of all this kind of traffic will just be a little bit different.

01:05So I was surprised that when it's not last to motor, they come and commission the road.

01:11I was even thinking that maybe they will open the road, so everything can be able to just go fully.

01:15But I was surprised that the road is still so blocked.

01:19But I can see they are still doing all those jobs there. Maybe it's not yet ready. Maybe that is

01:25the reason why they can't be able to open the road.

01:27The Okwabi-Ojota link bridge was commissioned on April 8, 2026, as part of efforts to improve connectivity across this

01:35part of Lagos.

01:37Linking Okwabi and Mende with Ojota, the project is expected to provide an alternative route for motorists and ease pressure

01:45on surrounding roads.

01:47I don't know, maybe there's going to be a BRT lane or others. Maybe that is the reason why they

01:52are still delaying.

01:53Commissioning may mark an important milestone to a major infrastructure project.

01:58But for motorists, what matters is when they can actually use it.

02:02I don't know, but I can't do anything.

02:03I just need to be aware of what they might need.

02:05Check the Sicilies line here.

02:05I think the pole is great.

02:05I want to touch on the road.

02:05I want to push on the road to the road, which I want to take on the road.

02:05We want to take the licence to theא�oga.

02:05I want to track on the road.

02:05Everyone's very far away now.

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