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Iyanuoluwa GbenleThis is a beautiful bridge at night and people also jog here at night
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Osa IdowuLekki traffic toll gate. It used to be unbelievable traffic.But with the e tags its improved.
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Dan OshodinWhy do I always get very bad and tattered one hundred and two hundred Naira notes for change. Its like all the bad notes were dumped here and you either accept or lose your change to thw man in the box. Pathetic!
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Bukola AdegbijiE tag process is not 100% OK if you have issue on e top up is not rectify on time ,you lose money through e top up and there is nothing you can do
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Oladele AdegbujiAside the traffic at the toll gate, the bridge is good for quick access to Lekki phase 1.
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Friday ObiInitially good but now affected by high traffic especially during rush hours.
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kate oNice bridge. Would appreciate if our taxes can pay for the toll fee, rather than we paying again after paying taxes.
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Adediran AdejuwonIt is so wonderful to behold. The bridge is another amazing design and a place to visit in the night.
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Alex OnibokunFastest way to avoid constant traffic on lekki epe express road. However, because the inflow of traffic was not factored when the road was created, there is always traffic
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Tuoyo Frank EjueyitchieNo reason on earth why a government should be charging to use a road in the centre of town. Traffic there is also terrible but that is linked to the first point.
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Dennis AjalieFrustrating traffic these days especially at peak periods. The roundabout at the bridgefoot on the lekki axis is way too large and its circumference ought to be reduced to allow for easy manoeuvres. Probably should restrict payment to strictly electronic means (eTag) so as to allow for free flow of traffic.
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Somefun PaulMake your journey faster when you pay more
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Hibee LadejobiThe ambience and aesthetic is beautiful and restful
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Tosin OmoyeluCrazy place they can do better to decongest tragic by allowing 30mins intermittently for no pay
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Adetunji ToluseThis bridge is designed to give faster road access between Ikoyi and Lekki. However, traffic can be a problem especially during the peak hours of the day. Time spent to get to the toll gate could be up to 30 minutes at such peak periods. Road users should factor in the traffic delays at the toll into their commute time ⌚.
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Ivan ChucxThe link bridge is a great relief to people connecting ikoyi with the Lekki phase 1 a is of the island. The bridge is tolled and around 70% more expensive than the toll gate at the Lekki Epe express way. It is indeed a beautiful sight to behold. Especially at night.
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Isaac OgujiThe architecture is a fine work of art! It is suspended by strings of strong metal, fully constructed by Julius Berger Nigeria. The roads are well-maintained, no potholes. Security is adequate also and a couple of people use it for Weekend exercises, jogging and walking. At this time, only approved e-payments are accepted.
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ESSI ROBERTO .OIt was actually my first time in Lagos and we pass through this bridge . men the sight was pleasant
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Latif YusufNice bridge and good link between Lekki and Ikoyi, but the traffic can be crazy
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ANTHONY IFEANYIState monument. Iconic masterpiece of Lagos. A land mark that defines Lagos
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hiren bhattGood toll bride to lekki and beyond, helps to bypass VI traffic
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Bianu BianuNice look. Lovely bridge, but there is everlasting gridlock caused by the toll
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Babatunde Adejare YusufSo far so good the toll gate has been a great landmark for those staying in the lekki and its environment but the wait time for car passing through could be managed much efficiently. The traffic congestion caused sometimes last for hours, in a country where pms and other petroleum products isn’t cheap. Also it’s must be noted that some of the attendance are very rude, while some on many occasions refuses to give drivers their receipt.
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Emeka UlorFantastic architectural design. Bridge linking Lekki Phase 1 with Ikoyi. Fees are charged according to vehicle types. The bridge has some beautiful colors at night overlooking the Lagos Lagoon. The challenge here is usually the traffic during rush hours, vehicles spend a lot of time trying to pay to cross. This leads to long queues extending to 5km sometimes.
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Kola OkunadeAttentive staff.
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Mark OnichaborAlways traffic. Wonder why we pay for toll and still get hooked on traffic.
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Yemi AdewusiAnnoying delays even after cashless system.
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Femi AdebayoTrafffffic!! Though it cleared out within minutes. Kudos to the lagos state government.
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Timileyin JoelGood road but the traffic sucks
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Nkem JosiahBeautiful, easy access home, innovative
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THOMAS ABIDEMILink bridge to lekki very beautiful
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Samson AttramMy beautiful bridge of gateway by Lagos State Government.
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Yemisi ObadinaLekki-Ikoyi Toll Gate is located on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge. It is a relatively small toll gate with 2 or 3 toll points on each side of the road. It gives a great way to get into Lekki Phase 1 from Ikoyi, without having to go through the whole length of Victoria Island. A good alternative for those working at Ikoyi or coming from the mainland heading towards Lekki. However, the toll fee is slightly (N100) more expensive than that of the other toll gate by The Palms Shopping Mall. Hence, the toll fee for saloon cars is N300, while SUVs pay N400. Despite the higher toll fee, there is always traffic with a long stretch of cars, at this toll gate especially at peak periods i.e. early mornings or in the evenings. The traffic can sometimes stretch through the length of the whole Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, to the dismay of the motorists driving through. Overall, it is a good access point into Lekki and it is situated on a pretty, well-lit Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge.
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enoch tobiAbeg the fee is too high abeg
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Emeka CollinsGood toll but too narrow to join from Lekki 1
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segun akanniTolls can be collected much faster.
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Kanyinsola FapohundaEnsure you have your change when going through.
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Adetunji AdedayoToo much traffic here, processes here should be automated for better efficiency.
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oluwatosin ADEYEMIWell designed. Good in summary
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Ikenna IloejeBeautiful sight but I dislike the outrageous toll fare
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Oluyemi OdeindeToll could be more efficient
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Racheal OgunlekeTraffic congestion is low is a good alternative route
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Samuel AlabiTraffic is serious in this region mostly during closing time but enjoyable on midday, weekends and when schools are on break
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dorsu johnsonBeautiful but annoying because of the traffic
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Daniele SavioThe bottle of neck of all Lekki traffic, terrible traffic caused by this gate
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Hamed SalamiAlways a lot of cars, all the time. ☹️
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Olajuwon MarcTraffic congestion causes delay on this route between the hours of 8am - 12noon and 4pm - 7pm evening time. Definitely better to using lekki - epe express way
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Olusheye BamideleShot cut to link lekki or ikoyi
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BEN RollVery beautiful especially at night
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Amy AtkinsLovely view at night
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Jibulu Amarachi UkamakaOne place to experience traffic would be the toll gate, cos of the stop and receive cash .. it slows down movement. But it has also helped link the mainland to the island
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Maxwell OnyoluTerrible traffic. Your digital card will save you some time!
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Akinwande SolomonOne of Kind Strong and beautiful
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Olu GbuyiExtortion, not serving any good purpose
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Bunmi OThe traffic builds up pretty fast because not all gates are working at all times. It needs more work and prices are getting higher yearly. Please fix
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Johnson OdiorGood place to have a morning run
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Sekou Drammehlove driving through this bridge off peak times, the traffic can be really bad at peak times
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Odegene James SeunIt bad idea to collect that amount of money in the toll within lagos
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Awodele TemitayoEfficiency is key
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Olubusayo OHIARENo traffic today though I think N400 is way too high for a toll within Lagos.
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Oladoyin OlawepoCool but the attention is slow
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IWALEHIN OLUWATOBIBeautiful but slows down movement across the area
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Luke OkorieToo much hold up need improvement on workers training for fast service
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Dalumo IsraelWaoo, very nice place
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Samuel ShodunkeGood initiative but diminishing value for money to road users
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Temidayo JohnsonIt generally has a bit of a hold up especially during early mornings and closing hours. It is however faster if you own an etag which ensures that you just drive through a specific lane or you can use an etag booth (the earlier is considerably faster). You might also go through with less hold up if you hold the exact toll fee as the exact toll fee booth is the next fastest.
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Adityan InvsAvoid this toll in morning office hours due to heavy traffic jams
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pride nwokejiTrafficcccccccccccc always
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Adeleke AmooFast route to the highland
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Memunat IbrahimCauses so much traffic during work opening and closing hours.
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chinyere edohoThe manner at which cars struggle to get to the toll gate can be managed better by streamlining the queues
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Ms. NiceySalon cars pay N250 per pass while SUVs pay N400.
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Anant KatareTo much enjoy place
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Julian ChineyLots of traffic, due to delay in issuing receipt or drivers refusal to pay the exact amount
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Aiki IfeoluwaRoads are good
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oladimeji ogunStressful during peak period
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Peter MosesSlows down traffic unnecessarily
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Tejumola olota400 for jeep and 300 for cars. Traffic
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Grace MomohToo much traffic because of the toll.
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Scapecity exclusivefastest route to ikoyi from lekki
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TheEverythingGuyMost beautiful bridge in Nigeria. ...Thank you lagos state government
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John OgwoFrustrating traffic. Everyone is in a hurry to get past.
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Brian OnyekweliAlot of traffic at the toll gate
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Richard OyadinaNice access view
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Adeniran SulaimanNice n efficient
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Daniel DannonTho a good initiative.. The nuisance it causes its far more higher than its advantages
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dayoslettersBe prepared for a bit of traffic
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Sunday TaiwoNot two bad traffic
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Lola ArisekolaVery nice bridge
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Ignacio Luis Reig MataixNot too bad but still wondering where the money goes
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Mojisola GeorgeCauses traffic and is a form of public nuisance
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Edidi S.I.A.CN be nasty somerimes
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Olusola OwoyemiShortcut of life
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Funkola AniGreat place for a run. Very prone to traffic. And if you drive an SUV, be extra observant. The attendants have (more than once), taken SUV toll fees (300) from me but clocked it in as a car (250).
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Bruno OparaToo much traffic due to toll collection
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Anthony Mao EpuhCool but Busy
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Chuka AjuluchukwuGreat place to run
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Kikelomo Nicole .m. PeterTraffic caused by toll payment queue, and the toll fee is too high.
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Ibigoni JUmboThey took my money and let me go through. Pretty much what was meant to occur.
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Obinna MuomaSometimes toll gate fare is something else
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Olabiran OludareLovely
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Philip UkpeBeautiful and traffic friendly
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Funmi FaithfulExpensive toll fare here.
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Iyanu AdebisiAnnoying . Specially in the morning and evening . Traffic
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Michael AdeyemoGood but they should stop circulating bad note as toll fee balance.
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Samuel MorahNice bridge but can be very crowded sometimes. Try google driving before getting there because once I spent 1h30 in traffic.
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Lovette OtegbolaLong traffic most of the time to get to pay toll and connect to Lekki faster through ikoyi.
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Pwana Dooshima DukuLovely view but traffic takes the shine of loving the scenery more. Still a beautiful scenery and I imagine great for walking or running. Perhaps LCC will consider to increase the pay points to minimise traffic.
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Candid WilsonLandmark infrastructure in Lagos Nigeria.
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Yinka AkanjiQuite efficient and smooth collection. Gets choked on traffic pick periods.
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Akinsiku OluwaseunIts saves drive time
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SK SolicitorsThis place causes lots of traffic daily.
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Gideon TelaNice view
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Piyush KumarGreat place for walking jogging and running. Excellent views. Good security and fresh air.
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seyi adulojuAlways busy
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Nnabuife OkonduPolite customer care service
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Umar FaroukMost Expensive toll fee in Nigeria
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Flourish AbumereThe trafic here can sometimes be very uncomfortable.
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360 Interactive SolutionsThe bridge is a lovely place to go jogging , many people make use of the bridge for exercise. The view of the ocean at night is amazing.
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Adaobi UWith the pot holes on our roads, I wonder what the toll fee us for.
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israel taiwoWhat a magnificent edifice. It ease traffic to link third mainland bridge
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Emmanuel AkemuWonderful bridge has become a land mark in Lagos with sport running and shooting films happening here .. it a short route from Ikoyi to lekki to beat traffic
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Jide OshodiA haven for traffic
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Runsewe OlawaleToll is ok but slow
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Sen BenLong queues, the toll gate should be scrab,
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eric osunborI give this a 4 star because i remember just how difficult it was to get to ikoyi from lekki a few years ago. Management during rush hour is top notch, however, its safe to expect the traffic to build up.
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Uchendu E. UchenduGoogle, please add that this route has tolls. It has tolls. Tolls are paid to use this route.
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Obiora NwachinekeA nice place to be
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bolade phillipsQuick road into ikoyi area, the toll money is very high, the bridge very good and lovely site, the roundabout causes hold up for a lot of cars
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Oluwasanmi OlorunninwoAbove average
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Chidi LugardYou will need to pay between 100-500 Nigeria naira to drive through the Tollgate.
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ikechukwu MbaLovely bridge and a smooth road. The attendants are smart
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Stella OyelolaTerrible jamlock
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Tolulope AdeyinkaThis bridge has suddenly become the Lagos landmark. You can have a jog from ikoyi to lekki and back in a few minutes in a safe environment. Cool sight...
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Fadipe TundeThe traffic usually encountered at this toll defeats the purpose id referring to it as a toll road.
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Venkateswaran ThyagarajanVery small for the traffic that uses the Bridge.
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Abdullateef AbdulsalamTraffic zone but there is nice guy here. A place to meet celebrities. Mark Zuckerburg was recently here
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Olisah KingsleyWhere you pay a toll before crossing to Lekki or leaving from Lekki
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Felix AkhigbeIt’s always crowded
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Dennis Jesuyon BalogunNice
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OWOLABI OLANREWAJUFor your relaxation and exercise with any disturbances, quick link to ikoyi and mainland, well organisers road users and company staffs
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Sandra UdehBeautiful
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Holy Rosary DelegationStill traffic in paying for the toll
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Olubukola AdebiyiAlways jammed....
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Ogundokun TundeA beauty to behold. It is a Brilliant piece of architecture.
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Rukayat AdejonwoOk
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Adebowale AjayiWell organised usually, and an alternative route to taking Ozumba Mbadiwe into Lekki
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Lekan AdamsIt looks pleasing to the eye but the management need to understand that there are times (when Lekki traffic is chaotic) they need to open all the barriers to ease the traffic.
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Francis JeffGreat place
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Aluko TolulopeAlways a good site for a stroll, free Wi-Fi on board also
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Charles EtukStaff are much more professional than the other toll gate.
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Abiola ObadimejiWould have been better if it were wider
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lekan aboderinToo much traffic
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Deborah ChukwuedoThe attendants are rude and nonchalant.
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Adeboye ToluConstant Traffic, especially on weekdays.
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Oladayo AdebayoI hate this place
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David OluwemimoIt is indeed an alternative route to save time. But sometimes we have too many people wanting to use that route as well and this brings about traffic jam.
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Ogedengbe AfolabiGorgeous
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Oluseye AlenkheBeautiful place, but operation is slow
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samagbeyi olaoluwaFrequent heavy vehicular traffic. Not my best alternative route
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Segun AdesanyaA faster link into lekki phase 1
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Jubril JumaTraffic. Less than 6 than collectors serving over 800 cars during rush hour. Sigh, and it is more expensive than the other toll by about 20%
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SeyiGreat views
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TOJU WINIFRED ATSEYINKUTraffic is always too much.
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Niyi KarunwiAlways congested. No-tag entry needs to be linked to the other toll booths
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ehizibue hopeTerrible traffic
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Lotus FlowerLess traffic
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Babs AkinsTraffic build up as usual
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Angela IyekeTraffic is expected during rush hours.
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fawehinmi omotolaSafe time but response to long traffic is annoying
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allen VictorLand mark
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Ehizojie OkharediaAwfulllllll
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Israel AmandiOk
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Ogbebede RichardLoved
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Precious Oto AkpabioToo expensive for a toll
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Dotun MakunProbably the best looking bridge in Lagos.
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Stephen MosesGood link road to Ikoyi from Lekki. Traffic jam always during peak periods.
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Orebe TemitopeAlways terrible traffic
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Ade StephenBad traffic
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Aimanosi AbuThese guys working on tolling are always active to prevent long queues
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lucky juliusLink from Gerrard road ikoyi into Lekki admiralty way. Sometimes, you get stuck getting passed the toll gate. Heavy traffic with fewer tolls
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ndinaeze stanleyHold up too much
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OLATUNJI ODEYEMIAlways busy till gate.
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Danny OkekeNice
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Blessing OborekahwoFaster router to Lekki
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Olumide OgunkoyaSmooth drive
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Sam OnwuekweA link between Ikoyi and Lekki
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Kingston ChinetaVery Poor management, no improvement at all to make the line move quicker. Worst tollgate ever
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SkyNice
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Olutoun AdebayoAlways has a lot of uncontrolled traffic
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oludayo koleoshoBeautiful scene
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Adeleye AdekunleToll gate leading to Lekki lagos
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Yahaya ZekeriGood place for a morning or evening run.
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Yoko NgwubeSomething needs to be done about the gridlock that the toll collection creates.
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Peter IBOGBEA short link between Ikoyi and Lekki Phase1. You can approach it at the end of Alexandra road through Bourdilon road.
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Adedayo AdioNice
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Bolaji YusufNice
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Adetunji AyoadeHigh traffic
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Sherif JunaidI hate it
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Tife AkingbesoteAn entrance into and out of Lekki
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Opeyemi ThomasMoves
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Ebenezer OyeleyeLess or no traffic
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Tari Diete-SpiffTraffic can be horrid
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Olumide AbikoyeTraffic congestion
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samuel adewaleYes I am
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Adedamola OlorunfemiTraffic at peak periods
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Olubukola WilliamsMost crazy with traffic
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Ifeyinwa EnemuoEasy way to access Ikoyi from Lekki and vice versa
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Udofia Idongesitgreat
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Ologun JohnGood
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okunola olalekanCostly
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Daniel UbongAlways Traffic when passing
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Olutade OgundimuRush hour is a disaster at this place
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Theophilus EnyaliBeautiful, but can be hectic passing thru
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Olugbenga AdenugaCool
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Imoh UdohToll gate nothing more
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sanjay gandhi.mEasy to access all nearby places
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Vasco GonçalvesSmall, very crowded bridge/toll gate. Avoid at rush hour if possible.
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chidera ofoezieShould be abolished.
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KEHINDE TAWEDECool
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tunde faniyan jrLekki - Ikoyi short cut...
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emmanuel odinaNormal
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Joyce ChukwuUsually a nightmare
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Benuwax UgochukwuHmmmmmm
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Chief Wunmi BankoleTraffic
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Tolutope AdeniranTraffic toll gate indeed
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Ivie OsulaToo much traffic!!!
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Akinpelu EfunshileTraffic prone
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Michael OlufemiLandmark
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Odumosu SurajudeenOkay
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Lolu AyindeTraffic
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Ifode OmogheneToll Gate
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Adetola OyelolaTraffic
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paul seunTraffic zone
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Anita LajuTourism in Lagos
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Winston AilemohBusy
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christian aniukwuToll Gate
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tunde philip toyeToll gates
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Oyelowo CardeejahNice
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Obinne Ethel DinakaAlways traffic
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Lawal AbiodunSeriously
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Emmanuel OdetayoNice
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oly JamesIrrelevant traffic
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Kupakwashe KahiyaNice
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Gidz FemiCool
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Ipeghan OtarakuEfficient
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Ojediran MayowaGood
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Joshua Amusan-GiwaOk
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Okonkwo VictoryOkay
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Emmanuel OgahOk
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Kayode AdetayoCool
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Bolaji AjibolaLuxurious
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Olugbenga OletuboToll traffic business
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Wale AnthonyToo much traffic
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Kufre UdobongTraffic is still wild
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wale skebJust there
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Joe BasseyI like the tag line
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Ifeoluwatobi OdunsiLowest toll tarriff in Lagos
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Rahmon ShittuUsually traffic bound.
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Abi AbrahamLots of traffic at this tollgate..needs to be looked into
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Seni Adeyinka-OjoCuts my traffic in half
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Izuchukwu OgaziToo much traffic even with E-tag
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kechinyere OhaleteThere is always traffic on this bridge.
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Olamide BakareLandmark
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Temitope AkinlabiBeautiful
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Nwobi Chuks LeonardToll gate
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elias azarNot bad
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ayodele campbellTolling that road is unnecessary
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Haendler THomasPractical
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Mobile CxallLong queues
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Bala IshakuCongestion caused by bad driving
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Agboola IsmailFirst toll gate in Lagos state
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RaphaelToll gate on the Ikoyi- Lekki bridge.
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Uchenna UOAGreat landmark
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Abiodun EmmanuelTraffic free
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Ayoade AdejareShort travel time
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Oladipo OjoCool
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Tobi KoyejoTons of congestion. Needs extra lanes
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Festus NugaJust traffic prone.
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Taiwo BamigbadeAlways traffic at anytime
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Idowu YusufThe bridge gets the 3-stars, the Toll gate the reason for -2 stars.
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Ukinebo DareGreat for excersize
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Tosin RoyalNice view
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Bigg RedFancy
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Akinola AmosunArchitecture and traffic control
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Peter AmahweBeautiful
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Henry IsireNeat
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Graycie EkeThe traffic this toll gate causes is so unbelievably annoying!!!
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Uyai UmorenGreat view of the Lekki Ikoyi bridge
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Tmon BeautyTraffic prone.
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Chukwuemeka AneneClean accessible road
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Onyinye OdogwuNice view
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Oluwatomisin AraoyeAbsolutely beautiful
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jacob alabiEasy access from Ikoyi into Lekki
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Francis AmehNicely built
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Saadeddine ALSAIDITraffic
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SeunTyb TVToo much traffic at peak periods
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Temisan TobyNice short-cut to the island
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Oyinkansola IloriConnects to Ikoyi easily and helps to avoid traffic light delays on Lekki - Epe expressway.
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dotun babajideBad traffic
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Ebenezer OwoeyeSuperb
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AGWALLA CHUKWUMASometimes can get very busy
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bukola adeyemiNice place to leave.
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GABRIEL BAEasy and fast access to Lekki
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Kamsi EmenikeAwesome
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yunus emre ariOky
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Favour JohnEasy access to lekki axis
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Akala OlusegunLekki
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Samson DairoNo no no
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orheuan IriajenLekki
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Ayo BabalolaLink to lekki bypassing VI traffic
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Moyo eyiUnfear
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EXCELMINDS Connect with your innerselfSlow but eficient