By Iyabo Adebisi
Residents and road users in the Olodo area of Ibadan have lauded the Oyo State government for keeping up to its promise to open up a section of the Olodo Bridge under construction for pedestrians by April 30, 2024.
The State Commissioner for Public Work and Transport, Professsor Daud Sangodoyin while opening the bridge appealed to residents and road users to be cautious and abide by the directives of the construction workers while using the bridge as works is still ongoing.
Professor Sangodoyin restated the determination of the state government towards ensuring that the section of the bride opened for pedestrians is made use of by other road users by May 22,2024.
Two of the residents who spoke with newsmen, described the development as a great relief for the people of the area just as he expressed appreciation to the state government for the prompt response to the cries of the people.
The State Governor,’Seyi Makinde during a recent inspection of the bride project, promised to make a section of the bride accessible for pedestrians on April 30, while motorists would also ply the road by May 30, 2024.
It would be recalled that the bridge was devastated by flood following a torrential rain on July 23, 2023, a situation that has left residents and road users in agonizing experience.
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