Lagos Alaro City Set To Unveil First Privately-owned 8-Lane Road In Africa

Innovative infrastructure building systems that serve as a benchmark for new cities in Nigeria has continued to evolve in Alaro City which is a joint venture project between the Lagos State government and Rendeavour the developers of Alaro City, the inclusive, mixed-use city-scale development in the Lekki Free Zone.

The latest in this regard is the Alaro City’s main boulevard, stretching eight lanes wide, adjudged to be the widest privately owned road in Africa.

The road adopts the best global standards with storm drainage and greenery systems, as well as cycling and pedestrian lanes. Experts see it as a model for the future of increased public-private partnerships in road construction and other critical infrastructure development.

According to Alaro City’s construction manager, Femi Akindele, the road is the second of four major access points from the Lekki-Epe Expressway into the city.

“Same as everything else we are building here, our main boulevard, which is being constructed by Craneburg, meets the highest international standards and will be seen as a model by other players in the industry.”

Akindele told journalists during a recent tour of the city. “Our second major road, the main boulevard also plays a critical role in creating access to several parts of the city’s residential, commercial, and light industrial zones.”

More than 60 local, regional and global companies are operational or under development in Alaro City, signaling the city’s rapid infrastructure rollout since development started in 2019. Notable companies include BUA Group, Kenol FZE, HMD, Mantrac Caterpillar, Ariel Foods, Sana Group and Sterling Healthcare, among others.

Landmark developments in the free zone, such as the new seaport commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as the recent approval to construct the Lekki International Airport, both located in close proximity to Alaro City, are clear drivers and indicators of value appreciation in the axis.

Yomi Ademola, Managing Director of Alaro City, said that the location of the new city was strategically chosen to contribute to national and economic growth.

“Citizens of Alaro City, be they businesses or residents, will benefit from the air and sea ports, as well as other significant surrounding infrastructure,” he said.