The Lagos State Government has announced that rehabilitation works on a 20-kilometre stretch of the Lekki-Epe Road will commence on Sunday and run for an estimated 64 days.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the corridor, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said the project covers both directions of the road from Admiralty Circle to Jubilee Bridge.
“Recall that Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos awarded the contract for the upgrade of the Lekki–Epe Road from Admiralty to Jubilee Bridge on both bounds.
“Following a stakeholders’ meeting, we proceeded to the site. Due to the Yuletide period, the commencement was delayed, but we are now reassessing and finalising plans for the start of the project,” Daramola said.
He explained that the rehabilitation would involve the construction of a flexible asphalt pavement and would be executed in phases.
“The 20km carriageway upgrade will be carried out section by section,” he added.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said traffic management during the rehabilitation would be implemented at specific intersections rather than along the entire corridor at once.
According to him, the first phase will cover the stretch from Chevron to Igbo-Efon, with work initially concentrated on the Lagos-bound carriageway.
“Construction will begin from Chevron to Igbo-Efon, and works on the Lagos-bound carriageway are expected to last about 64 days, using a structured eight-intersection phased approach.”
“To facilitate construction while maintaining traffic flow, the Lagos-bound carriageway will be closed in segments, while traffic will be diverted to the Epe-bound carriageway using a dynamic lane-sharing system, especially during the morning peak period from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m,” Osiyemi said.
He explained that during this period, two lanes would be made available for Lagos-bound traffic, while one lane would be allocated to Epe-bound motorists.
“Road shoulders on the Epe-bound side are currently being graded to create additional space for traffic diversion,” he said.
Osiyemi advised motorists to consider alternative routes, including the Coastal Road via Ogombo and Abraham Adesanya, to avoid the Lekki–Epe Expressway during the construction period.
“Another strategic alternative route is available through the Coastal Road from Eleganza via Orchid Road, connecting through Lafiaji and Naale Street,” he added.
He assured road users that adequate traffic management measures would be put in place throughout the duration of the project.
“There will be sufficient deployment of traffic personnel, clear directional signage, proper illumination and road safety measures to minimise inconvenience to commuters,” Osiyemi said.
He noted that the state government was working closely with stakeholders, including the Lekki–Epe Residents Association, to ensure effective public awareness and cooperation.
“The project is aimed at improving road durability, safety and overall commuter experience on this critical transport corridor. The phased construction approach, combined with robust traffic management, is designed to reduce congestion, prevent panic and maintain steady traffic flow,” he said.
In the same vein, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, assured residents that sufficient traffic officers would be deployed to ensure smooth vehicular movement.
“We urge motorists to use alternative routes if they have no urgent business along the Lekki–Epe corridor.
“We have also put measures in place to ensure the safety of all road users throughout the construction period.” Giwa said.
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