The Oyo state government has opened the first phase of the newly constructed Olodo bridge in Ibadan for vehicular movements.

The opening of the road was done by the state’s commissioner for works Dahud Sangodoyin amidst cheers and jubilation by road users and residents of the community.

Following the completion of the first phase of the bridge, the Oyo state government has now opened the road with the expectation to complete the next phase in due course.

The road was thrown into a totally deplorable state in July 2023 after a heavy flood collapsed the bridge which was under construction leaving road users with no other choice than seeking alternative routes.

The Olodo bridge connects Ibadan with Iwo in Osun state with the totality of the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo road spanning 35km.

Meanwhile, residents and road users expressed joy over the development, reminiscing on their past experiences while the road was still under construction.

There seems to be a sigh of relief for raad users and residents of Olodo community as the fixing of the road is not only expected to ensure seamless movement, it will also contribute to the socioeconomic development of the community.