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Lagos: Governor Sanwo-Olu vows Opebi‑Odoiya Alaro Bridge will open before Christmas

Updated 08:20 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 08:28 WAT · 2 outlets reporting

Lagos, Nigeria – Interior of the Lagos Theatre, Badagry
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Developing: Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu announced on X that the Opebi‑Odoiya Alaro Bridge is set to be opened to traffic ahead of the holiday period. The delay has been linked to the installation of an extra steel monument at the site, officials explained. The government expects commuters to use the bridge before Christmas.

What we know

  • Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu confirmed the bridge will be operational before the festive season
  • The opening was postponed because a steel monument is being installed at the bridge site
  • Lagos State Government communicated the timeline via the governor’s X post

Why it matters: The bridge will ease congestion on a key Lagos route, benefiting daily commuters during the busy holiday travel period

Sources

  1. Lagos: Opebi-Odoiya Alaro Bridge to open before holidays – Sanwo-Olu – Daily Post,
  2. Lagos explains Opebi-Odoiya Alaro Bridge delay, promises opening before Christmas – Nairametrics,

Updates

  • – Story published – 2 outlets

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