Some two years ago, the government decided to expand Ikorodu road from Ikorodu up to the Mile 12 bridge to create two lanes for the BRT in between. The people of Ikorodu saw it as a way out of the daily traffic along this route.
Let me at this point state that, without any form of obstruction, Ikorodu to Ketu is no more than a 30 min journey at average speed.
During the core construction period the resisdents of Ikorodu saw hell as the construction caused heavy traffic during rush hour periods (early morning and closing hour). I personally know someone who moved to the Mainland cos of the traffic.
Today, the road construction is almost done with only finishing touches remaining and the traffic situation has only gotten worse. Now it takes about 2-3hrs to get to Ketu from Ikorodu almost through out the day.
Everytime I ply this route, I ask myself the following.
1. Whose idea was it
2. Why does the Nigerian Government never prepare for the future
3. What's the point of creating two lanes for BRT in the middle without even trying add at least one additional lane for other road users on both sides.

Some people say that when the road is fully commisioned and the BRT starts operating in dedicated lanes, it would reduce traffic. Well I hope that's the case even though I very much doubt it.

Let me also add that the road is really beautiful but who can see beauty with tired and sweaty eyes.

God bless Lagos, Eko o ni baje o
God bless Nigeria

From a concerned and almost frustrated road user
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