President Bola Tinubu is set to inaugurate the Opebi–Mende Link Bridge in Lagos this week.
The Special Adviser to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this in a X post shared alongside a video on Monday.
“The Ojota-Opebi link bridge is ready! Yes, it will be flagged off this week by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“This is a transformational and strategic project delivered by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. It is a promise made and well delivered!” he wrote.
In a separate post on Sunday, the Lagos State Government across its official platforms described the project as a major infrastructure milestone aimed at improving connectivity and easing traffic within the metropolis.
“The Opebi–Mende Link Bridge is a testament to how strategic infrastructure can transform movement and connect communities in Lagos.
“By linking Opebi in Ikeja to Mende in Maryland, this bridge creates a new route that reduces traffic around Allen, Mobolaji Bank Anthony, and Ikorodu Road,” the government said.
It added that the project would lead to shorter travel times, reduced commuting stress and improved daily mobility for residents.
The government also noted that the bridge reflects collaboration between key ministries, particularly Transportation and Works, in delivering impactful projects across the state.
The development comes after the state had indicated that the project was nearing completion.
In October 2025, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said the bridge would be inaugurated before the end of the year 2025.
The Opebi–Mende Link Bridge is expected to serve as an alternative route for motorists, particularly around Ikeja and Maryland, helping to decongest some of Lagos’ busiest traffic corridors.