Lagos State Government Completes Section of Lekki–Ajah Expressway Ahead of Schedule

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos

The Lagos State Government has completed the rehabilitation of a key section of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway ahead of its projected timeline.

The 9-kilometre Lagos-bound stretch from Chevron to Admiralty Way in Lekki was delivered in 27 days, earlier than the initial 41-day schedule.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, disclosed this during an inspection of the project alongside the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and other officials.

Mr Daramola said the state government had earlier announced plans to rehabilitate the corridor from the Lekki–Ajah Bridge to the Admiralty Way intersection, covering 28 kilometres on both the Lagos-bound and Epe-bound carriageways.

He stated that following the completion of the critical Lagos-bound section, arrangements are underway to begin work on the Epe-bound carriageway.

According to him, the project is being prioritised due to the strategic importance of the corridor and the need to conclude major construction activities before the onset of the rainy season, which could disrupt works.

Mr Daramola added that the rehabilitation was carried out in line with established engineering standards, noting that road furniture installation would follow to enhance safety and durability. He also said travel time along the corridor has improved.

In his remarks, Mr Osiyemi said comprehensive traffic management strategies were implemented to reduce disruption during construction.

He commended motorists for complying with the first phase of traffic arrangements, which he said contributed to the early completion of the section.

The commissioner noted that similar traffic management measures would be deployed as work shifts to the Epe-bound carriageway, with minor adjustments to improve traffic flow.

He urged motorists to use designated alternative routes, including the Coastal Road and other inner roads, assuring that traffic personnel would be on ground to manage sectional closures and contraflow operations, especially during peak hours.