The Lagos State Government is set to reconstruct two key intersections in Parkview and Banana Island as part of efforts to tackle recurring traffic congestion around the Ikoyi axis.
The projects are expected to begin soon and be completed within six months, with the government working with residents, contractors, traffic managers and utility providers to minimise disruption during construction.
Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting, saying the government would aim to complete the projects within, or ahead of, the six-month deadline.
He said the interventions at Parkview and Banana Island were the government’s immediate priorities for easing traffic in the area.
Osiyemi explained that although plans for the projects had been agreed with relevant stakeholders, some administrative processes were still being finalised before construction could begin.
He acknowledged that the work could affect residents, businesses and commuters but said construction would be scheduled around traffic patterns to limit the impact.
The commissioner said work would be reduced during peak periods and intensified when traffic was lighter, rather than being halted completely.
He added that the government was addressing administrative and technical issues before mobilisation to prevent the projects from creating additional problems.
Osiyemi also highlighted underground infrastructure, including fibre-optic cables, water and electricity networks, as factors requiring careful coordination during construction.
He said the state was working with Julius Berger, traffic managers, project monitors and utility providers, including MTN and NIPSS, to ensure the projects are executed safely and efficiently.
Chairman of the Parkview Residents Association, Mrs Ronke Sokefun, welcomed the planned reconstruction, describing it as a long-awaited solution to persistent traffic problems at the estate’s entrance and exit.
She said the existing 90-degree turn had frequently contributed to bottlenecks and made movement difficult for residents.
Chairman of the Banana Island Association, Abidemi Shuneyin, also said the intervention was necessary to address congestion affecting Banana Island, Parkview, Gerrard and Banana Road.
