LASG to Redesign Oshodi Transport Interchange for Rail Integration

• The changes will prepare the interchange for the integration of the Rail Mass Transit System, specifically connecting the Red Line rail project with the Blue Line.
• The government will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the interchange and engage with stakeholders to address ongoing developments and challenges.
• Osiyemi emphasized the Ministry of Transportation’s commitment to ensuring that the OTI operates at its highest potential

In anticipation of the integration of the Rail Mass Transit System, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI), Eko Hot Blog reports.

Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation, explained that the government will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the interchange and engage with stakeholders to address ongoing developments and challenges.

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“The ministry recognised that a review of the OTI’s design and operations is essential for its optimisation and so a meeting with relevant stakeholders to discuss the current state of the OTI,” the commissioner said in a statement.

“The review will also identify viable solutions that will enhance its operational efficiency in alignment with global standards and Standard Operating Procedures.

“It was proposed that it is necessary to engage the federal roads maintenance agency to ensure swift and periodic road maintenance around the OTI facilities to enhance accessibility and safety for all commuters.”

The changes will prepare the interchange for the integration of the Rail Mass Transit System, specifically connecting the Red Line rail project with the Blue Line.

Osiyemi emphasized the Ministry of Transportation’s commitment to ensuring that the OTI operates at its highest potential, serving as a vital hub in Lagos State’s modernized and streamlined transportation network.

 

“A holistic enforcement initiative will be initiated to address the challenges posed by street hawking in the OTI vicinity, which has been a significant concern affecting pedestrian and commuter safety,” the statement reads.

“This initiative will involve collaboration with law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance and the maintenance of order in and around the interchange.

“All relevant stakeholders are urged to submit any identified grey areas that require improvement prior to the next site inspection.

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“This collaborative approach will assist the ministry in coming up with targeted solutions while on-site and will promote a more effective and functional facility.

“It is believed that with the ongoing collaboration and proactive measures, the ministry can enhance services and provide a seamless commuting experience for its citizenry.”

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