The Lagos State Government has released a comprehensive traffic management plan ahead of the second phase of rehabilitation on the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, expected to last 30 days.
The directive follows the completion of the nine-kilometre Chevron–Admiralty Way stretch on the Lagos-bound carriageway.
As part of measures to ease traffic flow, the state government has directed all estates and residential areas operating gated streets, particularly along the Lekki–Ajah axis, to keep their gates open daily between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., in line with existing regulations.
Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced the directive during an inspection tour of Sections 2 and 3 of the 20-kilometre Eti-Osa/Lekki–Ajah Expressway project. He was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola.
Osiyemi said the ministry observed the installation of unauthorized gates during the first phase of construction, particularly in the Lekki axis, noting that many were erected without government approval.
He explained that such barriers hinder traffic flow, obstruct emergency response routes, and compromise public safety. He declared all unauthorized gates illegal and ordered their removal, warning that non-compliance would attract enforcement actions and penalties.
The commissioner outlined that the Epe-bound carriageway from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge, Ajah, will be fully closed to enable uninterrupted construction.
Morning peak (5:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.): Two lanes for Lagos-bound traffic, one lane for Epe-bound traffic.
Evening peak (3:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.): Reverse arrangement.
Partial closures and restricted traffic flow will occur at night at strategic intersections, including Admiralty Way, Maruwa, Freedom Way, Chisco, Jakande, Igbo-Efon, Chevron, Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza, VGC, and Jubilee Bridge.
All intersections along the corridor will also be fully closed for up to eight hours at night during asphalt laying operations to ensure quality delivery and safety.
Motorists are advised to use the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road as an alternative route where feasible.
Osiyemi assured residents that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other traffic personnel will be deployed along the corridor to ensure smooth movement. A tow truck will also be stationed on-site to respond swiftly to breakdowns and emergencies.
He urged motorists to exercise patience, comply with traffic regulations, and cooperate with officials to ensure the success of the rehabilitation exercise.
The rehabilitation of the Epe-bound carriageway will be executed in phases:
Admiralty Way Junction to Maruwa Intersection – 1,790m (7 days)
Maruwa Intersection to Freedom Way – 1,500m (6 days)
Freedom Way to Chisco Intersection – 970m (5 days)
Chisco to Jakande Intersection – 1,880m (9 days)
Jakande to Igbo-Efon Intersection – 1,570m (8 days)
Igbo-Efon to Chevron Intersection – 1,060m (6 days)
Chevron to Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza – 970m (5 days)
Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza to VGC U-Turn – 3,460m (13 days)
VGC U-Turn to Ajah Jubilee Bridge – 910m (5 days)
Corresponding rehabilitation works will also be undertaken on the Lagos-bound carriageway, with further updates to be provided as the project progresses.
