The Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has announced that the rehabilitation of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, covering the stretch from Admiralty Junction to Jubilee Bridge in Ajah, is scheduled to commence next week. Following a recent stakeholders’ meeting, the government disclosed that the project is expected to last six to eight months, with a target completion date set for the first quarter of next year.
The timeline may be adjusted based on continuous traffic management reviews, but the government is considering night work operations to accelerate delivery and minimise daytime disruption. Heavy-duty equipment has already been mobilised on the ground, indicating readiness to begin work immediately. The initial phase will prioritise critical road failures and major potholes to improve immediate traffic conditions along the key economic corridor.
To manage the inevitable traffic disruption, the government plans to implement several control measures, including scheduled periods of total road closure. Traffic control will involve 24/7 deployment of LASTMA personnel, regular public announcements, progress updates, clearly marked signs, lane instructions, and alternative route guidance. The government is encouraging motorists with multiple vehicles to reduce road usage where possible to aid in congestion management.
The rehabilitation is framed as part of a broader, multi-tiered strategy to ease congestion in the Lekki corridor. Long-term solutions include the ambitious Green Line Rail Project connecting Marina to Epe, designed to significantly reduce dependency on road transport. In the medium term, interim traffic relief strategies will be rolled out ahead of the rail construction, with the current road rehabilitation aligned to support future rail and infrastructure networks.
The Lagos State government reassured residents that Lekki remains a strategic economic corridor and reaffirmed its commitment to infrastructure expansion. Additional measures to ease commuter hardship include the enhancement of waterway transportation, the assessment of coastal and other alternative routes for motorability, and collaboration with local communities on alternative access roads. Palliative measures will be introduced, and the government pledged strong collaboration among ministries, agencies, and contractors to ensure the project’s success.
