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Approaching VGC along the Ajah Market side of the bridge

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Approaching the bridge from Abraham Adesanya

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At the rate work is going on, I think the bridge would be opened within the next three weeks.

I suspect the roads running beside the bridge might be opened for use first.

In all, I think the work has been within time estimate.

The initial projection was 18 months with the project kicking off Dec 2015.

In a TV interview (available on youtube), sometime last year, an engineer said the bridge would be ready by Easter this year.

So far, so good.

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Looks like work on the Lekki-Epe expressway is about to be extended to Eleko junction.

johnie:
Work is to commence on the construction of the Ajah flyover.

The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.

This is to inform you all that the commissioning of road infrastructure will take place as follows :

1. His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will Commission the Newly Constructed Ajah Flyover/Freedom Road/Admiralty Road Date :Wednesday, 17th May 2017
Time :10 am

2.His Excellency Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will Commission the Newly Constructed Abule-Egba Flyover.
Date : Wednesday, 17th May 2017
Time :2pm

Please plan your movement.

johnie:


This is to inform you all that the commissioning of road infrastructure will take place as follows :

1. His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will Commission the Newly Constructed Ajah Flyover/Freedom Road/Admiralty Road Date :Wednesday, 17th May 2017
Time :10 am



Please plan your movement.

Hm. Traffic.

I also expect him to commission the new LRU dispatch centre (beside the Lekki-Ikoyi bridge) tomorrow.

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johnie:


This is to inform you all that the commissioning of road infrastructure will take place as follows :

1. His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will Commission the Newly Constructed Ajah Flyover/Freedom Road/Admiralty Road Date :Wednesday, 17th May 2017
Time :10 am

2.His Excellency Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will Commission the Newly Constructed Abule-Egba Flyover.
Date : Wednesday, 17th May 2017
Time :2pm

Please plan your movement.

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johnie:
At the rate work is going on, I think the bridge would be opened within the next three weeks.

They really tried to keep to time. I don't know if there are traffic lights for people to cross.

Did anyone see the really bad accident by Megachicken involving a Hilux, Pilot and Danfo? I really pray the occupants of the Pilot are okay as it was hit on all sides.

blank:


They really tried to keep to time. I don't know if there are traffic lights for people to cross.

Did anyone see the really bad accident by Megachicken involving a Hilux, Pilot and Danfo? I really pray the occupants of the Pilot are okay as it was hit on all sides.

Yes, there are traffic lights for pedestrians.

They tested them last week.

I didn't see the accident.

I Pray it will be well with those involved.

The Ajah Bridge is named 'Jubilee Bridge.'

I guess this in line with the Lagos @ 50 celebrations.

Blank, the lights for pedestrians can be seen in the pictures below.

The bridge has now been commissioned.


www.nairaland.com/3804478/ambode-commissions-jubilee-bridge-ajah

Ambode commissions Abule Egba, Ajah flyovers, Lekki roads

ON MAY 17, 2017

…To Construct Badore, Regional Roads In Lekki
…Approves Rehabilitation Of Abule Egba Inner Roads, Building Of Shopping Mall

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday commissioned the Ajah and Abule Egba Flyovers, saying that both bridges were creative solutions by his administration to address the perennial traffic associated with the areas, as well as boost economic activities in both axes.

The Governor, who spoke at separate events in Ajah and Abule Egba to officially open the Bridges, christened as ‘Jubilee Bridges’ for public use, said that while the driving motive behind Ajah Bridge was to improve connectivity in the axis and facilitate economic growth, the Abule-Egba Bridge was about opening up other areas of the State and improving the lives of residents in the area.

Speaking at Ajah, the Governor recalled that the area was troubled with terrible traffic gridlock on a daily basis, which according to him was crippling business activities, causing loss of valuable man hours and revenues.

He said the Bridge would eliminate the traffic jam usually experienced on the road while the Freedom and Admiralty roads, which he also commissioned, would provide an alternative route to the Lekki/Ikoyi Bridge, thereby, easing traffic at Lekki Phase 1.

“We had to give this project priority because of its strategic importance to the economic growth of the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the Ibeju-Lekki-Epe axis. This axis will play a key role in the future prosperity of Lagos State as the home to many multi-billion naira private investments in the Lekki Free Trade Zone as well as the upcoming seaport and airport.

“As a government, we are irrevocably committed to making Lagos State an investment haven and we have made it a duty to put in place top class infrastructure that will facilitate movement of people, goods and materials. We are confident that these initiatives will boost commercial activities in this axis, support economic growth and significantly reduce travel time as well as other costs associated with traffic challenges,” the Governor said.

Besides, Governor Ambode said that beyond the Bridge, his administration was already looking to activate the Badore jetty in line with efforts to commence reforms in the State’s water transportation efforts.

He said this intervention would see the creation of a bus route from Badore to Langbasa and Ajah axis, rehabilitation of the Badore Road and also create alternative routes through Oke-Ira to the Epe expressway, while the alternative slip road which motorists used while the construction of the Bridge lasted would be closed to accommodate a new Bus Terminal.

At the commissioning of Freedom Road and Admiralty Way in Lekki, Governor Ambode said in continuation of efforts to open the axis for economic activities, the State Government in partnership with the private sector would commence construction of 8km Regional Road to serve as alternative route to connect Victoria Garden City (VGC) from Freedom Road.

Governor Ambode, who also spoke at the commissioning of Abule Egba Bridge, said the project was a result of the Government’s engagements with the people of the axis and his administration’s strong desire to make life easier and better for the people.

He said the area was a strategic route for commercial and social activities which was riddled by heavy traffic gridlock, hence his administration’s decision to redesign the traffic flow chart of the axis to ensure better connectivity between Lagos and Ogun States.

“Today, we all have cause to rejoice as the Jubilee Bridge, Abule-Egba is delivered. This bridge is one of the interventions we embarked upon to ensure free flow of traffic, stimulate commercial activities and create opportunities for our people.

“Lagos means business and today, Abule-Egba is open for business. This bridge signposts the beginning of a new era of development that would enhance the standard of living of the people in this axis with the provision of this infrastructure,” Governor Ambode said.

The Governor said the construction of the Bridge was the beginning of a process to transform the axis to the new economic hub of the State, assuring that the ongoing Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) lane from Oshodi to Abule Egba would be followed by another BRT lane from Abule Egba to Ogun State border.

Already, the Governor said all the adjoining roads disrupted in the course of the construction of the Bridge have been awarded for rehabilitation, while a shopping mall would also be constructed opposite the Oke-Odo Market to further boost economic activities in the axis.

Earlier, in his opening remarks at both events, the State’s Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya, said that while the Ajah Bridge is a 160metres long dual carriageway with total length of 620metres, the Abule Egba Bridge is 1.3km with a water fountain. Both bridges were designed with traffic signalization, street lighting, walkways, service ducts, drainage infrastructure, among others. Freedom Road is 2.7km, while Admiralty Way is 2.2km.

www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/ambode-commissions-abule-egba-ajah-flyovers-lekki-roads/

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Oga Seun, I appeal to you once again to move this thread from this section to where the information will be available to most people who need it.

johnie:
Ambode commissions Abule Egba, Ajah flyovers, Lekki roads

ON MAY 17, 2017



At the commissioning of Freedom Road and Admiralty Way in Lekki, Governor Ambode said in continuation of efforts to open the axis for economic activities, the State Government in partnership with the private sector would commence construction of 8km Regional Road to serve as alternative route to connect Victoria Garden City (VGC) from Freedom Road.



www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/ambode-commissions-abule-egba-ajah-flyovers-lekki-roads/

This is the most important part of the article for me. I've often wondered why there isn't an alternative road on the lagoon side from the first roundabout to Ajah.

I can't believe that we are back to travel. This is just sad.

From the article, i can already see where will be prime property.

I checked out the Ajah bridge today by driving from vgc to Ajah and turning. It's quite lovely, traffic lights already in place and working.

However, can we look into:
Moving the bus park, touts especially those big Green and white coaster buses beside the brt park at Ilaje as they are Still causing traffic with their reckless loading and parking.
Look into vgc pedestrian bridge and any luck of a pedestrian bridge anywhere between ikota second gate to elegance will be a welcome development.

Ambo got my vote next election.

Omg, we need a pedestrian bridge at ikota asap.

Drove past a horrible, fatal accident some minutes ago @ ikota second gate. Saw a man's head crushed and buried under the tires of a suv. I'm shaking as I type this.

This life sef. . .

Edit : heard that about 10 people died this morning. And 2 died yesterday at mega chicken bus stop.

Why can't they finish those pedestrian bridges that they started. Why did they stop? They say that people don't use it but let it be there for the few that will use it.

All these are avoidable deaths. It could be anyone in either's shoes. This is just horrible.

ifyalways:
Omg, we need a pedestrian bridge at ikota asap.

Drove past a horrible, fatal accident some minutes ago @ ikota second gate. Saw a man's head crushed and buried under the tires of a suv. I'm shaking as I type this.

This life sef. . .

Edit : heard that about 10 people died this morning. And 2 died yesterday at mega chicken bus stop.

you are safe aunty ify

johnie:
Work is to commence on the construction of the Ajah flyover.

The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.

The Ajah flyover has finally been completed. I took the bridge on Saturday night. It was smooth and free from traffic.

However, the traffic jam from VGC roundabout to Ajah is still there, despite the fact that the bridge has been opened . Part of it is caused by the commercial danfo buses, and mini cabs that stop indiscriminately on the right side of the road to pick up and drop off passengers. I had expected a smooth traffic-free ride from VGC to Ajah with the opening of the flyover, but sadly that was not the case.

naptu2:
They have resurfaced much of Admiralty Way, from Freedom Way to the roundabout before the bridge. They are resurfacing it with interlocking paving stones. The work is being done in sections.
They are also rebuilding the little bridge over the canal at the junction of Freedom Way and Admiralty Way, so motorists have to do a u-turn and take Emmanuel Abimbola Cole Street to get to Admiralty Way from Freedom Way.

This reconstruction is needed, particularly at the section between Ebeano and Freedom Way (Ebeano-Cold Stone - Laura Ikeji - Nepa - Nitel) which has been in bad shape for years.

However, there's a potential problem. They've reconstructed the road in such a way that it is much higher than the sidewalk, so some motorists are now using the sidewalk as an extra lane, thereby endangering pedestrians. The walkway used to be much higher than the road.

I'll try and take pictures later today.

Emma Abimbola Cole Street is now an eyesore. Some portions of the road have caved in, and part of the road now resembles a stagnant river filled with muddy dirty water. It is even worse whenever there is a little rainfall.

ifyalways:
Omg, we need a pedestrian bridge at ikota asap.

Drove past a horrible, fatal accident some minutes ago @ ikota second gate. Saw a man's head crushed and buried under the tires of a suv. I'm shaking as I type this.

This life sef. . .

Edit : heard that about 10 people died this morning. And 2 died yesterday at mega chicken bus stop.

My friend who was on the other side of the road told me what happened. That it wasn't due to lack of pedestrian bridge. He said that a mechanic was driving a Benz and ran into a group of people that were waiting for a bus by the side of the road with high speed. 10 people died and many others were injured. Very sad.

blank:


My friend who was on the other side of the road told me what happened. That it wasn't due to lack of pedestrian bridge. He said that a mechanic was driving a Benz and ran into a group of people that were waiting for a bus by the side of the road with high speed. 10 people died and many others were injured. Very sad.

OH really. Still so sad to imagine ten souls gone just like that. The way people sometimes stand at that bus stop makes me wonder if they have a death wish: so very close to the express as opposed to moving back away from the road.

nasonaso:



you are safe aunty ify

Thanks. The sight yesterday was gory. I had to stop by at a friends place at Eleganza to get myself together for some minutes before continuing my Waka. May God protect us all.

laudate:

The Ajah flyover has finally been completed. I took the bridge on Saturday night. It was smooth and free from traffic.

However, the traffic jam from VGC roundabout to Ajah is still there, despite the fact that the bridge has been opened . Part of it is caused by the commercial danfo buses, and mini cabs that stop indiscriminately on the right side of the road to pick up and drop off passengers. I had expected a smooth traffic-free ride from VGC to Ajah with the opening of the flyover, but sadly that was not the case.

Very correct!

The buses need to be relocated and quickly too.

The bottleneck at that point is making nonsense of the bridge.

A park is planned on the right side heading away from VGC towards Abtaham Adesanya.

ifyalways:

Thanks. The sight yesterday was gory. I had to stop by at a friends place at Eleganza to get myself together for some minutes before continuing my Waka. May God protect us all.

I can understand the trauma. You took the best decision by "slowing down"

ifyalways:

Thanks. The sight yesterday was gory. I had to stop by at a friends place at Eleganza to get myself together for some minutes before continuing my Waka. May God protect us all.

Aunty ify, I saw a thread about job opening by you. Can I pm you please.