The bridge was commissioned on 29 May 2013 by the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola.

The bridge has a 9-metre headroom above water level in order to allow for the flow of maritime traffic.

Tolling has been controversial with some Lagosians believing that since the bridge was built with public funds, its use should be available at no cost.

The waterway above which the bridge is built is owned and controlled by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Fitness inclined residents of Lekki phase 1 and Ikoyi use the wide curbs of the bridge for jogging and running, usually in the early mornings and evenings.