Lagos Accelerates Lekki-Epe Expressway Rehabilitation To Ease Traffic Gridlock

The Lagos State Government has said it is intensifying efforts to speed up the ongoing rehabilitation of the Lekki-Epe Expressway following persistent traffic congestion experienced by commuters along the corridor.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, acknowledging the difficulties motorists have been facing as a result of the road works.

Osiyemi appreciated residents for their patience and understanding, noting that the state government was making every effort to accelerate the completion of the project.

According to him, rehabilitation is part of the government’s broader commitment to improving infrastructure and ensuring smoother traffic movement across major roads in the state.
He urged motorists using the corridor to properly plan their journeys and take advantage of alternative routes provided to reduce the impact of the construction activities.

The commissioner added that the state government would continue to provide updates on the progress of the project to keep residents informed.
Meanwhile, the government said significant progress has already been recorded on some sections of the road.

On February 11, authorities announced the completion of the Chevron–Chisco stretch of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, covering key sections including Chevron–Igbo-Efon, Igbo-Efon–Jakande, and Jakande–Chisco.

In addition, the Lagos-bound carriageway from Chevron to Admiralty, spanning about nine kilometres, was completed within 27 days, ahead of the initial 41-day timeline.
The stretch forms part of a larger 28-kilometre corridor upgrade from the Lekki–Ajah Bridge to the Admiralty axis on both carriageways.

The ongoing rehabilitation is part of a wider plan by the state government to upgrade critical infrastructure along the Lekki corridor, improve road safety and reduce travel time for residents and businesses operating in the rapidly developing axis.

The project, which covers the stretch from Admiralty to Jubilee Bridge, was approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as part of the state’s infrastructure development agenda.

Officials say the phased rehabilitation approach is designed to improve the durability of the road while minimizing disruptions to commuters during the construction period.