The Lagos State Government is in discussions with its Ogun government to extend the Blue Rail Line further down to Agbara, an official has said.
Mr Olasukanmi Okusaga, Director, Rail Transport, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA), disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos whilen inspecting the ongoing construction of the Blue Line Phase 2 project.
The project is being handled by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
He expressed satisfaction at the progress achieved so far and revealed ongoing discussions with the Ogunt government to extend the Blue Line further down to Agbara.
“The project, which was awarded in 2023, is expected to be completed in three years. READ ALSO:
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“It will include six stations in Festac, Alakija, Trade Fair, Volkswagen, LASU and Okokomaiko along with three bridges in Maza Maza, Satellite town and LASU. This phase covers 14 Kilometres.
“There are also plans to construct a depot in Okokomaiko,” Okusaga added. (NAN)
