By ebosele@hotmail.com
The Lagos State Government has released a comprehensive traffic management plan ahead of the scheduled rehabilitation of Sections II and III of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, set to commence on Sunday, 25 January 2026.
Ahead of the project, a joint inspection tour of the rehabilitation corridor was conducted by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, alongside the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola.
Speaking during the inspection, Engr. Daramola explained that the rehabilitation of both carriageways of the expressway, initially scheduled to begin in December 2025, was postponed due to heightened end-of-year activities. He noted that with the full commencement of the project now confirmed, an on-site reassessment was necessary to align the rehabilitation programme with effective traffic management strategies.
According to him, the rehabilitation works will be executed in eight phases, with an estimated two months each for the Lagos-bound and Epe-bound carriageways.
Explaining the traffic arrangements, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Osiyemi, said the works would be carried out intersection by intersection, rather than across the entire corridor at once. He added that construction would run both day and night to ensure timely completion.
Osiyemi stated that adequate traffic management personnel would be deployed along the corridor to manage sectional closures and contraflow operations, particularly during peak periods. He also disclosed that proper signage, illumination and continuous traffic monitoring would be provided, especially along the Coastal Road, which serves as the major alternative route.
The Commissioner urged motorists to strictly adhere to the directives of traffic officials to ensure smooth vehicular movement throughout the construction period.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to road user safety, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, assured motorists that adequate security personnel, traffic managers and emergency responders would be on standby to address unforeseen situations during the rehabilitation works. He also advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance, particularly when connecting through the Coastal Road.
In line with the traffic advisory, rehabilitation at Intersection One will commence from Chevron to Igbo-Efon on the Lagos-bound carriageway, using a structured eight-intersection phased approach. The intersections have been allocated estimated completion periods, including: Maruwa Bus Stop to Admiralty (eight days), Freedom Way to Maruwa Bus Stop (six days), Chisco to Freedom Way (five days), Jakande to Chisco (nine days), Igbo-Efon to Jakande (eight days), Chevron to Igbo-Efon (six days), Second Toll Gate to Chevron (five days), and Ajah Bridge to Second Toll Gate (18 days).
To maintain vehicular movement during construction, sections of the Lagos-bound carriageway will be closed, with traffic diverted to the Epe-bound carriageway through a dynamic lane-sharing system. During the morning peak period (4:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), two lanes will be available for Lagos-bound traffic and one lane for Epe-bound vehicles. Conversely, during the evening peak period (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.), two lanes will serve Epe-bound traffic, while one lane will be available for Lagos-bound motorists.
Motorists travelling towards Lagos are advised to connect to the Coastal Road from Ogombo via Abraham Adesanya, which allows complete avoidance of the Lekki–Epe Expressway. Alternatively, road users can access the Coastal Road from Eleganza via Orchid through Lafiaji and Naale Street.
The Lagos State Government assured residents, commuters and road users that the rehabilitation project, designed to enhance road durability, safety and overall commuter experience, has been carefully planned to minimise traffic disruptions.
The State Government, therefore, appealed for the patience, cooperation and understanding of motorists, stressing that the temporary inconveniences are in the collective interest of residents, businesses and the long-term development of the Lekki–Epe corridor.
