Fourth Mainland Bridge will spur development – Lagos govt

The Lagos State Government on has said the proposed 4th Mainland Bridge will make room for expansion, curb gridlock and bring development to neigbouring communities.

The Special Adviser on Works and Infrastructure to the governor, Mrs Aramide Adeyoye, said this at a stakeholders meeting with some boundary communities in Lagos and Ogun states.

The meeting, which took place in Isheri Estate, Ogun, was for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the proposed 4th Mainland Bridge on Arepo, Opic, Isheri, Igbogbo Baiyeku, Agric-Owutu, Ishawo, Tapa and other adjoining communities.

Adeyoye, who was represented by Mr Tokunbo Ajanaku, sought the help of the stakeholders towards the execution of the 37-kilometre road with 16 routes, adding that three bids were in their final stages and captured the interests of the communities in mitigating environmental impacts.