The Lagos State Government has assured residents and motorists of the timely completion of the ongoing 20-kilometre upgrade of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, alongside the implementation of a robust traffic management plan to minimise disruptions during the rehabilitation period.
The assurance was given on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the project corridor, stretching from Admiralty Way to Eleko Junction, by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola; and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, accompanied by members of the media.
Speaking during the tour, Engr. Daramola explained that the project, awarded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, involves the rehabilitation of both carriage-ways of the Lekki–Epe Expressway using flexible (asphaltic) pavement.
He said works, which were earlier postponed due to the Yuletide season, are set to commence fully following a reassessment of preparedness on site.
According to him, the rehabilitation will be executed in eight sections, with work carried out on one carriageway at a time to ensure traffic continuity.
Each direction is expected to take approximately two months, with construction activities running both day and night, particularly at critical sections, to meet the project timeline.
On traffic management, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Osiyemi, said the state had developed a comprehensive plan based on previous experience on the corridor.
He explained that traffic will be managed through sectional closures, contraflow operations, and dynamic lane sharing, with priority given to peak traffic directions during morning and evening periods.
He noted that traffic officers will be deployed in large numbers, supported by directional signage, illumination, and continuous monitoring to prevent congestion and unsafe driving practices.
Motorists were urged to comply with traffic directives to ensure smooth movement throughout the construction period.
Mr. Osiyemi also disclosed that alternative routes, particularly the Coastal Road, have been identified and assessed, with additional traffic personnel and security operatives to be deployed along these corridors.
He added that measures are in place to prevent illegal activities and extortion along diversion routes, while security agencies will ensure the safety of motorists and construction workers.
Hon. Sola Giwa reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting road users, stating that adequate security, traffic management personnel, and emergency response vehicles would be strategically positioned to promptly address breakdowns or incidents during the project.
In a related traffic advisory, the State Government announced that rehabilitation works on Sections 2 and 3 of the Lekki–Epe Expressway will commence on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and last for an estimated 64 days.
The works will be carried out intersection by intersection, beginning with the Chevron–Igbo Efon axis, under an eight-phase schedule extending to early April 2026.
The government advised motorists heading towards Lagos to make use of alternative routes, including connections to the Coastal Road via Ogombo–Abraham Adesanya and Eleganza–Orchid–Lafiaji corridors, to avoid the construction zones.
The state government reaffirmed that the phased rehabilitation is a critical investment aimed at improving road durability, safety, and commuter experience along one of Lagos’ busiest transport corridors.
It appealed to residents and motorists for patience and cooperation, assuring that the project has been carefully planned to minimise inconvenience while delivering long-term benefits to the Lekki–Epe axis.
The government assured that Further updates will be communicated regularly as work progresses.
SOURCE: INDEPENDENT
