Lagos State Sets January 25 Start for Major Lekki-Epe Expressway Rehabilitation
The Lagos State Government has officially confirmed that a comprehensive 64-day rehabilitation project for the Lekki-Epe Expressway will commence on Sunday, January 25. The project will address 20 kilometers of the critical corridor, aiming to enhance road durability and commuter safety. This announcement follows a planned site visit by officials to finalize preparatory arrangements.
According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Mr. Olufemi Daramola, the contract for upgrading the stretch from Admiralty Way to Jubilee Bridge has been awarded. The initiative, which was initially postponed from a November 2025 schedule, was deferred following a stakeholders’ meeting and the Yuletide period to minimize public inconvenience. The government now vows to keep the project on its new timeline, with a detailed traffic management strategy to mitigate disruption.
The rehabilitation will employ flexible pavement (asphalt) and be executed in eight distinct sections. To manage the significant traffic flow, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, outlined a phased approach. Construction will begin from Chevron to Igbo-Efon, starting on the Lagos-bound carriageway. Sections will be closed sequentially, with traffic diverted to the Epe-bound side. A dynamic lane-sharing system will be operational, particularly during morning peak hours from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., maintaining two open lanes toward Lagos and one toward Epe.
Officials emphasize that the focus will be on managing key intersections rather than a full corridor closure. This meticulous planning is designed to maintain traffic flow and reduce congestion, ensuring the safety and experience of daily commuters throughout the construction period. The police launch search for optimal diversion routes and will be involved in managing the expected changes to traffic patterns. The state’s commitment to this infrastructure upgrade reflects a broader push to improve metropolitan mobility, a mission that continues to gain momentum as the city blasts off toward 2026 and its future development goals.
