LASG Begins Construction of Interchange Hubs at Mile 2 and Marina

The Lagos State Government has commenced the construction of two major interchange hubs at Mile 2 and Marina, aiming to integrate various modes of transportation and ensure seamless connectivity among rail, water, and road networks. This initiative is part of the state’s efforts to improve public transportation infrastructure.

The groundbreaking ceremony for these interchange hubs was conducted on Tuesday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi. The event also featured officials from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA).

According to a statement posted on LAMATA’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the project seeks to enhance public transportation by creating hubs that facilitate the integration of different transport modes.

“The construction of two interchange hubs at Mile 2 and Marina commenced today with the groundbreaking ceremony performed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, leading Agence Francaise De Developpment (AFD) and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA) officials at the event.

“The interchange project aims to improve public transportation in Lagos by integrating different modes of transportation and providing seamless connectivity among rail, water, and road transportation,” the statement read in part.

During the event, Mr. Osiyemi emphasized the significant benefits these hubs will bring to Lagos residents, including reduced journey times and smoother transitions between different transport modes. He also noted that this project aligns with the traffic management and transportation pillar of the Lagos State T.H.E.M.E.S+ development agenda.

The statement further disclosed that the project is funded through a credit from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) alongside counterpart funds from the Lagos State Government. AFD’s Country Director for Nigeria, Mr. Xavier Muron, highlighted AFD’s commitment to addressing the transportation challenges in Lagos by investing in key projects like the interchange hubs and Quality Bus Corridors (QBC).

“We can’t wait to see the impact of these hubs, which are set to be a game changer in the transportation sector of Lagos State,” said Mr. Muron.