The Lagos State Government has announced a significant infrastructure project: the rehabilitation of a 20-kilometer section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Starting this Sunday, the 64-day project will employ phased traffic management strategies across key intersections to minimize disruption.
Transportation Commissioner Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during an inspection of the expressway, emphasized that the rehabilitation will target specific intersections rather than closing the entire route simultaneously. This approach aims to maintain a smoother flow of traffic throughout the construction period.
According to recent reports, the initial phase, designated “Intersection One,” will focus on the Lagos-bound lanes from Chevron to Igbo-Efon. Work will proceed systematically, addressing eight intersections in a carefully orchestrated sequence.
“To keep traffic moving while we work, we’ll be implementing segmented closures on the Lagos-bound side,” Osiyemi explained.
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He further detailed a dynamic lane-sharing system that will utilize the Epe-bound carriageway to accommodate diverted traffic. During the morning rush (4:00 AM to 12:00 PM), the Lagos-bound direction will have priority, receiving two lanes, while the Epe-bound direction will have one.
“We’re also widening the road shoulders on the Epe-bound side to create additional space for these diversions,” he added.
Osiyemi advised drivers to consider alternative routes, suggesting the Coastal Road from Ogombo via Abraham Adesanya as a viable detour to avoid the Lekki-Epe Expressway during construction.
“Another strategic option is the Coastal Road connection from Eleganza via Orchid, leading through Lafiaji and Naale Street,” he noted.
The Commissioner assured the public that ample traffic management personnel, clear signage, adequate lighting, and comprehensive road safety measures will be in place throughout the project’s duration to mitigate any inconvenience.
He also highlighted ongoing collaboration with stakeholders, including the Lekki-Epe Residents Association, to keep the public well-informed about the rehabilitation efforts.
In a post on X, Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, mentioned a joint inspection of the expressway involving key officials prior to the project’s commencement.
“In anticipation of the Lekki-Epe Expressway rehabilitation, the Commissioner for Transportation, the Special Adviser on Infrastructure, and I, along with our teams, conducted a thorough inspection of the corridor to prepare for the start of work this Sunday,” Giwa stated.
He emphasized that the project will progress in phases, with clear traffic diversions, counterflow measures during peak hours, and both day and night work schedules.
