The Lagos State Government has released a comprehensive traffic management plan ahead of the commencement of rehabilitation works on Sections II and III of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, scheduled to begin on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Ahead of the project, the State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, led a joint inspection of the rehabilitation corridor alongside the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, and the Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola.
Speaking during the inspection, Engr. Daramola explained that the rehabilitation of both carriageways, initially planned for December 2025, was postponed due to high end-of-year traffic activities. He noted that the full commencement of the project necessitated an on-site reassessment of the work plan in alignment with traffic management strategies.
According to him, the rehabilitation will be executed in eight phases, with works on both the Lagos-bound and Epe-bound carriageways expected to last about two months each.
Mr. Osiyemi said the project would be carried out on an intersection-by-intersection basis, rather than along the entire corridor at once, and would involve both day and night construction to accelerate completion. He added that adequate traffic management personnel would be deployed to manage sectional closures and contraflow operations, especially during peak periods.
The Commissioner noted that road signage, illumination, and continuous traffic monitoring would be provided, particularly along the Coastal Road, which will serve as the main alternative route. He urged motorists to comply with traffic officials’ directives to ensure smoother movement during the construction period.
Reinforcing this message, Hon. Sola Giwa assured road users of the government’s commitment to safety, stating that security operatives, traffic managers, and emergency responders would be on standby to address unforeseen situations throughout the rehabilitation period.
Under the traffic advisory, rehabilitation will commence with Intersection One, covering the Lagos-bound carriageway from Chevron to Igbo-Efon. The eight intersections have been allocated specific completion timelines ranging from five to 18 days, covering key stretches such as Maruwa Bus Stop to Admiralty, Freedom Way, Chisco, Jakande, Chevron, the Second Toll Gate, and Ajah Bridge.
To maintain traffic flow, the Lagos-bound carriageway will be closed in segments, with vehicles diverted to the Epe-bound carriageway using a dynamic lane-sharing system. During the morning peak (4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.), two lanes will be allocated to Lagos-bound traffic and one lane to Epe-bound traffic. The arrangement will be reversed during the evening peak (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.).
Motorists heading towards Lagos are advised to connect to the Coastal Road via Ogombo and Abraham Adesanya to completely avoid the Lekki–Epe Expressway. An alternative access is also available through Eleganza, Orchid Road, Lafiaji, and Naale Street.
The Lagos State Government assured residents and commuters that the rehabilitation works have been carefully planned to improve road durability, safety, and commuter experience, while minimising traffic delays. Motorists have been urged to remain patient and cooperative, as the project is aimed at the long-term development of the Lekki–Epe axis.