Oyo opens first phase of Olodo Bridge for pedestrians

Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, opened the first phase of Olodo Bridge for pedestrians.

The government said the bridge was opened in order to ease the suffering of road users on the axis.

It explained that the bridge would be opened for vehicular movements in a few weeks.

DAILY POST reports that the bridge collapsed last year. https://dailypost.ng/2023/07/25/flood-oyo-government-closes-olodo-bridge/

Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, who inspected the project on Tuesday, said the opening of the bridge for pedestrians demonstrates Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to the welfare of the citizens.

He noted that one side of the bridge would be opened for vehicles and pedestrians by the end of May.

He said, “The governor has directed that this bridge should be completed and be used by our people.

“And, today, I am delighted that we are opening it for pedestrians. As you can see, people are already using the road and you can see joy on their faces.

“What is left now is for us to complete the job on this road and open it for vehicular movement. I can promise you that before the end of May, we will open one side of the bridge for vehicular movement and pedestrians.

“This is another promise kept. His Excellency has delivered this project so that pedestrians can use the bridge for now, while motorists will do the same within the next two weeks or thereabout”.