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The final two months of the year will bring a wave of completed projects and initiatives that represent our commitment to improving the lives of Lagosians.

Today, I commissioned the Oyingbo Bridge, a significant step in our journey towards completing and opening the Red Line Rail project.

The Oyingbo Bridge is a remarkable T-shaped structure, stretching 717 meters in length. It connects key areas of Lagos, enhancing accessibility and safety.

A big thank you to the Governor of Ekiti state, H.E Biodun Oyebanji, who joined me today in the commissioning.

This bridge links Murtala Muhammed Way to Apapa Road, offering access to Costain, Iganmu Industrial Area, Lagos Badagry Expressway, Herbert Macaulay Way, Third Mainland Bridge, Otto, Carter Bridge, and Ijora.

Not only does the Oyingbo Bridge improve traffic flow, but it also enhances safety by separating vehicular/pedestrian traffic from rail traffic, reducing accidents at railway level crossings.

From infrastructure to education, we're determined to keep Lagos moving forward, and these projects commissioned are just the beginning.

Your support and patience are greatly appreciated.

“The commissioning of this massive infrastructure project speaks to what is possible when you have a thinking leadership and a government that works with a vision at the helm. We have seen Lagos evolve to become a great city under the grand vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who laid the foundation for the development initiatives being implemented by his successors in Lagos.

“Ekiti State has a lot to learn from Lagos in terms of creating a practicable development vision that will be passed on to successive administration. This is the first time, in several years, which Ekiti is witnessing unbroken transition to Government by same political party. Ekiti is toeing the same path, as we are committed to build on the foundation laid by my predecessor.”

Governor @biodunaoyebanji of Ekiti State today at the commissioning of the Oyingbo Flyover Project, in preparation for the Red Line Rail Project

Flash: Arrival of Governor @jidesanwoolu in company of the Governor of Ekiti State @biodunaoyebanji at the commissioning of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Oyingbo overpass bridge in Oyingbo.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTUS6zxN_90?si=G1CnqoJvEGJxMCfB

Flash: Arrival of Governor @jidesanwoolu in company of the Governor of Ekiti State @biodunaoyebanji at the commissioning of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Oyingbo overpass bridge in Oyingbo.@Lamataonline #LagosRail#RedLineRail pic.twitter.com/O9vyCgLFvQ

— Gboyega Akosile (@gboyegaakosile) November 5, 2023

RED LINE: Special Guest of Honour, the Ekiti State Governor @biodunaoyebanji today joined his Lagos State counterpart @jidesanwoolu to officially flag off the Oyingbo overpass bridge.

The Oyingbo bridge has the following features:

1. The bridge is T-Shaped
2. It is 717 metres in length
3. Connects Murtala Muhammed Way to Apapa Road to provide access to Costain, Iganmu Industrial area, and Lagos Badagry Expressway.
It also provides access to Herbert Macaulay Way and Third Mainland Bridge; Otto towards Carter Bridge and Ijora.
4. It separates vehicular/pedestrian traffic front rail traffic
5. And it eliminates accidents associated at railway level crossing.

This bridge, along with others, including the Yaba overpass bridge, the Pen Cinema Bridge, Yaba bridge, Mushin bridge, and Ikeja are built for the convenience of passengers and other Lagosians as we roll out the Red Line Train in not too distant time.

Verily, the Greater Lagos promised by Governor @jidesanwoolu - @drobafemihamzat administration is rising.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJjZn61-KvA?si=_N6YaIGokKtd8bu4

RED LINE: Special Guest of Honour, the Ekiti State Governor @biodunaoyebanji
today joined his Lagos State counterpart @jidesanwoolu to officially flag off the Oyingbo overpass bridge.
The Oyingbo bridge has the following features:
1. The bridge is T-Shaped
2. It is 717 metres in… pic.twitter.com/j7wwBASnxP

— Gboyega Akosile (@gboyegaakosile) November 5, 2023

NOW:Lagos no dey tire…Mr Gov @jidesanwoolu and Ekiti Governor Abiodun Oyebanji arriving at the opening of the Oyingbo Overpass, a vital part of the Red Line, which will be test run by the end of this year.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYzCE58QoFc?si=GEGHxcBYZ4kulc7E

NOW:Lagos no dey tire…Mr Gov ⁦@jidesanwoolu⁩ and Ekiti Governor Abiodun Oyebanji arriving at the opening of the Oyingbo Overpass, a vital part of the Red Line, which will be test run by the end of this year. pic.twitter.com/Wrki6VYps1

— Gbenga Omotoso (@gbenga_omo) November 5, 2023

Sanwo-Olu, Oyebanji open Oyingbo Bridge

Oyebola Owolabi
November 5, 2023

Ekiti state governor Abiodun Oyebanji has described Lagos as appealing to other states because ‘everybody is interested in the Lagos miracle.’

He spoke when he joined Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to open the new Oyingbo Bridge.

The 717m long bridge is part of the five essential infrastructure rail level crossing of the Red Rail Line.

According to him, the projects speak for what is possible when there is a listening leader in charge.

He said: “Lagos has become a model for infrastructure leadership and Ekiti has a lot to learn from Lagos. Everybody is interested in the Lagos miracle, especially because Governor Sanwo-Olu is a mentor to many of us. I will not be tired of returning to commission more projects.

“I urge Lagosians to treasure this path so they can continue to benefit from it. They must guard jealously everything the progressive government has done because it is a testament to the continued progressive administration.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the government is investing so much in transportation infrastructure to support commerce and ease movement, ‘especially considering the importance of Oyingbo as a major link between the mainland and the Island’.

He added: “With these overpass bridges, we are providing a permanent solution to the avoidable fatal accidents often recorded at railway crossings. The siting of these infrastructures in this area is strategic and intentional to achieve a seamless integrated intermodal transport system for the people.

“As the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge starts, this bridge will provide a lot of relief to motorists. I, therefore, appeal to our motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic and law enforcement officers in order to minimize the inconvenience that will be experienced during the period of rehabilitation.”

Test running of the red rail line will be in Q1 2024.

ovie8200:
Must it be commission. Can't it just be build and let the people use it.

beardedboy:
Left to me, this Sanwo-Olu performance na strong second class lower.

ovie8200:
Must it be commission. Can't it just be build and let the people use it.