The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced that rehabilitation works on a 20-kilometre stretch of the Lekki–Epe Expressway will commence on Sunday and run for about 64 days, with traffic management to be carried out in phases across key intersections.
The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during a tour of the corridor, said traffic control during the rehabilitation would focus on specific intersections rather than shutting down the entire corridor at once.
He explained that the first phase, tagged Intersection One, would run from Chevron to Igbo-Efon, with work to be carried out on the Lagos-bound carriageway using a structured eight-intersection phased approach.
“To facilitate construction while maintaining vehicular movement, the Lagos-bound carriageway will be closed in segments,” Osiyemi said.
According to him, each carriageway will take about two months to complete, with construction carried out on a 24-hour basis. “The Lagos-bound carriageway will take about two months, and the Epe-bound carriageway will also take about two months, all things being equal,” he added.
Osiyemi advised motorists to consider alternative routes, including connecting the Coastal Road from Ogombo via Abraham Adesanya, to avoid the Lekki–Epe Expressway during the construction period.
“Also available to motorists is a strategic alternative route that will link the Coastal Road from Eleganza via Orchid through Lafiaji and Naale Street,” he added.
He assured road users that adequate traffic management personnel, directional signage, proper illumination and road safety measures would be deployed throughout the duration of the project to minimise inconvenience.
The commissioner also said the state government was working closely with stakeholders, including the Lekki-Epe Residents Association, to increase public awareness about the rehabilitation works.
Mr. Osiyemi said the traffic management plan for the rehabilitation of Sections 2 and 3 of the Lekki–Epe Expressway has been finalised.
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“The re-scheduled rehabilitation works will commence on Sunday, January 25, 2026, for an estimated period of 64 days,” he said.
He explained that rehabilitation works would be carried out intersection by intersection, rather than across the entire corridor at once, and would run both day and night to ensure timely completion.
“Beginning with Intersection 1, from Chevron to Igbo-Efon, rehabilitation will be carried out on the Lagos-bound carriageway for an estimated period of 64 days using a structured eight-intersection phased approach,” the commissioner stated.
Travel Advisory
To facilitate construction while maintaining traffic flow, the Lagos-bound carriageway will be closed in segments, with traffic diverted to the Epe-bound carriageway through a dynamic lane-sharing system.
According to the traffic plan:
Morning Peak (4:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.): Two lanes will be available for Lagos-bound traffic, while one lane will serve Epe-bound motorists.
Evening Peak (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.): Two lanes will be available for Epe-bound traffic, while one lane will serve Lagos-bound motorists.
Osiyemi added that road shoulders on the Epe-bound side are being graded to provide additional space for traffic diversion.
Alternative Routes
Motorists travelling towards Lagos have been advised to use the Coastal Road from Ogombo via Abraham Adesanya, which allows them to completely avoid the Lekki–Epe Expressway during active construction periods.
Execution Strategy
Mr. Giwa assured road users that adequate measures would be put in place to minimise inconvenience during the rehabilitation.
“To reduce inconvenience, adequate traffic management personnel, clear directional signage, sufficient illumination, and comprehensive road safety measures will be deployed throughout the project duration,” he said.
He also disclosed the availability of an alternative route linking the Coastal Road from Eleganza via Orchid Road through Lafiaji and Naale Street to ease traffic movement.
In a X post on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, said relevant officials had carried out a joint inspection of the corridor ahead of the commencement of work.
“Ahead of the scheduled rehabilitation of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, the Commissioner for Transportation, the Special Adviser on Infrastructure, and I, alongside our teams from the Ministry of Transportation and the Office of Infrastructure, conducted a joint inspection tour of the corridor in preparation for works commencing on Sunday,” Giwa said.
He noted that the rehabilitation would be executed in phases across key intersections, with clear traffic diversions, counterflow arrangements during peak hours, as well as day and night work schedules.
“The deployment of adequate traffic management personnel and signage will ensure safety and ease of movement. This proactive engagement reinforces our commitment to minimising disruption while delivering a safer, more durable road for all road users,” he said.
The Lagos State Government appealed to residents and commuters along the Lekki–Epe axis for patience and cooperation, describing the project as a critical intervention aimed at improving road safety and durability in the long term.