MTN begins work on Obalende under-bridge

The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources officially handed over the site to MTN on April 15, 2026. The redevelopment is expected to last for 21 weeks.

A construction signage at the Obalende bus park development site. Omon Okhuevbie/Ikeja Record.

Telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has begun work on the redevelopment of the Obalende under-bridge area in Lagos.

The project aims to transform the space into a modern transport hub known as the Y’ello Bus Park.

The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources officially handed over the site to MTN on April 15, 2026. The redevelopment is expected to last for 21 weeks.

Plans for the project include an organised transport park, over 60 public toilet fixtures, kiosks, a recycling drop-off station, and a road camp for LAWMA sweepers and security agencies.

When Ikeja Record visited the site on June 1, 2026, construction work was ongoing in the area.

Ikeja Record reached out to MTN Nigeria regarding the progress of the project but did not receive a response as of the time of publishing this story.

Meanwhile, Ikeja Record also observed that the McGregor Channel, which runs directly beneath the bridge, remains partially clogged with refuse.

Squatter activity was also still visible under the bridge, with daily commercial activities continuing in the area.

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The development comes months after the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced an immediate quit notice for squatters occupying the Obalende under-bridge and motor park area on January 21, 2026.

The publication contacted Commissioner Wahab concerning the continued squatter activity in the area. No response was received at the time of filing this report. ✚

@ikejarecordMTN Nigeria has started work on the redevelopment of the Obalende under-bridge area. The project is expected to transform the space into a modern transport hub known as the Y’ello Bus Park. The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources handed over the site to MTN on April 15, 2026. The project is expected to last for 21 weeks. The proposed design includes a transport park, public toilets, kiosks, and a recycling station. When Ikeja Record visited the site on June 1, 2026, construction work was ongoing. However, the McGregor Channel under the bridge was still partially clogged with refuse. Meanwhile, squatter activity and commercial sales continued in the area. This comes months after Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced a quit notice for squatters in the area. Ikeja Record reached out to the commissioner for comments but did not receive a response as of the time of publishing this update. *The video says we visited on May 1. That's an error. We visited on June 1, 2026. ✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie 📹: Omon Okhuevbie 💻: Solomon Elusoji This video was made possible by our readers, advertisers and donors. To support independent, local journalism, you can subscribe at ikejarecord.com, advertise with Ikeja Record or donate your likes and shares. Thank you. #yellobusparkobalende #ikejarecord #lagosnews

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*The above video says we visited on May 1. That’s an error. We visited on June 1, 2026.