The Lagos State Government has announced a significant phase in its ongoing infrastructure upgrade, with the planned closure of the Epe-bound carriageway on the Lekki–Ajah Expressway. The closure, stretching from the Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge, is necessary for comprehensive rehabilitation works. This initiative follows the recent completion of the Chevron–Admiralty section and underscores the state’s commitment to improving this critical transport artery.
Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, officially communicated the details via his social media account. To manage the impact, a strategic traffic diversion plan will be implemented. All Epe-bound traffic on the affected stretch will be redirected to the Lagos-bound carriageway, which will operate under a dynamic lane management system. During morning peak hours (5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.), two lanes will serve Lagos-bound traffic and one lane will be for Epe-bound vehicles. This configuration will reverse in the evening and night (3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.), allocating two lanes to Epe-bound traffic.
Authorities have advised motorists to plan their journeys carefully, suggesting the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road as a viable alternative where feasible. The government has also deployed traffic management and emergency response teams to the corridor to minimise disruption. The rehabilitation will be executed in clearly defined phases, with corresponding work planned for the Lagos-bound carriageway to ensure the overall quality of the expressway. This phased approach is designed to maintain safety and project efficiency, with partial night-time closures at key intersections to facilitate construction.
This current project phase is part of the broader rehabilitation of the Lekki–Epe Expressway that commenced earlier this year, covering a 20-kilometre stretch. The government continues to emphasise safety, quality, and minimal disruption as its core priorities. As with any major infrastructure project, from the Soludo commits improving road networks in the Southeast to federal initiatives where the FG targets zero potholes on certain highways, effective planning is crucial. The timing of such works, though disruptive, is often scheduled to avoid peak holiday periods like the Yuletide road travel season, where traffic volumes surge. The US spent over a trillion dollars on its own infrastructure bill, highlighting the global scale of such investments. Meanwhile, residents are reminded that just as students follow procedures for FUTA withdraw certificates, adhering to official traffic advisories ensures a smoother experience for all during this essential upgrade.
