Lagos Moves To Tackle Lekki–Epe Expressway Traffic Gridlock

The Lagos State government on Wednesday assured residents along the Eti-Osa–Lekki–Epe Expressway corridor that it has concluded plans to tackle the perennial traffic gridlock in the area, with the commencement of road rehabilitation.

The project, which spans the stretch from Admiralty Junction to the Jubilee Bridge in Ajah, aims to enhance traffic flow in the fastest corridor in sub-Saharan Africa.

During a stakeholders’ meeting held to discuss the rehabilitation plans, residents and community representatives commended the initiative but raised concerns about the use of asphalt, advocating instead for a rigid pavement solution for greater durability.

Some stakeholders also called for the temporary opening of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road to ease congestion that may be compounded when the rehabilitation work begins. In contrast, others urged the government to provide proper road markings to promote better driving behaviour.

keholders at the forum appealed for stronger collaboration on traffic management, the provision of alternative routes, and the adoption of long-term, durable road reconstruction methods.

Responding to their concerns, Mr Olufemi Daramola, Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, acknowledged the challenges faced by residents and assured them that the government remains committed to improving road conditions despite financial constraints.

Daramola explained that the state would adopt a medium-term solution by applying cold-mix asphalt to repair bad sections of the road, deploying construction workers who will work both day and night to expedite the process.

Also speaking at the meeting, the state’s commissioners for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and his Information and Strategy counterpart, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the traffic challenges in the corridor.

They noted that advocacy and improved transport management strategies would be implemented to minimise disruptions during the rehabilitation period.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Infrastructure, Mr Tokunbo Oyenuga, provided an overview of the project, disclosing that the rehabilitation is expected to be completed in the early months of next year.

He added that relevant agencies, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Public Works Corporation (PWC), Fire Service, Police, and Neighbourhood Watch, would be deployed for effective traffic management throughout the project period.

Oyenuga emphasised that the rehabilitation aligns with the state government’s commitment to delivering durable infrastructure that enhances connectivity, reduces travel time, and improves residents’ quality of life.