Sanwo-Olu to open reconstructed Demurin Road, two other on Thursday

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will on Thursday inaugurate Demurin Road in the Kosofe Local Government Area

The governor will also inaugurate two other roads, Agidi and Church streets – in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area.

A statement by Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy quoted the governor as saying, “It is all about boosting connectivity and making life more comfortable for our people,” explain that the roads would serve as alternative links to the third Axial Road with Ikorodu Road.

Demurin-Agidi Road, a major arterial that connects Ketu, a densely populated area with huge markets and estates, to other parts of the local government, is an important bypass to Ikorodu Road from the third Axial Road at Alapere Housing Estate. It connects the recently commissioned Ramond Estates and Sterling Heights Estate in Ajelogo.

Demurin-Agidi Road, aside from serving as an essential alternative bypass for facilitating the movement of people and goods to the popular Mile 12 International Commodities Market and the Owode Onirin Auto Parts Market on Ikorodu Road, also serves as a link to several other adjoining communities in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA.

Given the volume of traffic emanating from its consideration as an important bypass, Demurin-Agidi Road deteriorated from increased and inadequate hydraulic structures which negatively impacts travel time. The deterioration also led to drivers and commuters facing hardship on the road.

Given the strategic economic importance of these roads, the administration of Sanwo-Olu approved the total rehabilitation and upgrade of the roads to a standard that would stand the test of time.