Oshodi interchange ready first quarter of 2019

The Oshodi interchange, to ease commuters’ movement, which is expected daily, will be completed in the first quarter of 2019, Lagos State Works and Infrastructure Commissioner Adebule Akinsanya said yesterday.

In a statement on the state of the project, he said progress was being made towards its completion.

He spoke of a comfortable, accessible and world-class transport system soon, hailing motorists and residents for their support for the project.

The commissioner said: “At the moment, 83 per cent total work progress has been achieved, including completion of piling works on the three terminals and completion of the piling works for the skywalks.

“Among others, we have completed works on the pile caps for the three terminals, concrete works of the buildings, ground floor works on all the loading bays for the three terminals, erection of steelworks for the skywalks and terminals and taxi park and car park areas, while road works around the terminal are at an advanced stage as well as bus holding bays around the terminals.”

The Oshodi Transport Interchange Project (OTIP) is part of the Bus Reform Initiative of the government designed to transform the axis and enhance connectivity.

It seeks to transform Oshodi into a world-class Central Business District (CBD) with business, travel and leisure activities conducted in a serene, secure, clean, orderly and hygienic environment.