Lagos Begins 35-Day Lekki-Epe Road Repairs, Issues Traffic Advisory

The Lagos State Government will on Thursday commence a 35-day rehabilitation of damaged sections of the Eti-Osa–Lekki–Epe Expressway, spanning Bonny Camp to Admiralty Way Junction and areas around Victoria Garden City (VGC).

Announcing the project, Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, said traffic diversion plans had been designed to ease congestion and protect motorists during the works.

He explained that the government held a stakeholders’ engagement to gather feedback from residents, businesses, and commuters before implementation.

Daramola urged cooperation from the public, noting that the exercise coincides with the festive season when traffic volumes typically rise.

He stressed that the rehabilitation would enhance safety and improve access along the strategic corridor, which links communities and major investments such as the Lekki Free Zone, Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and Pan-Atlantic University.

Stakeholder ConcernsDrainage issues: Residents, led by Prince Akin Fadoju of the Victoria Island and Ikoyi Residents Association, called for urgent drainage upgrades to tackle flooding.

Traffic management: Stakeholders requested deployment of officials throughout the construction period to prevent gridlock.

Alternative routes & security: Calls were made for proper maintenance of diversions and safety measures for road users.Broader Infrastructure Plans

The government has already reconstructed 69.44 km of the expressway, combining reinforced concrete and flexible pavement.

Previous phases from Eleko to Epe Junction were completed in 2023, while works between Admiralty Intersection and Ajah Jubilee Flyover have also been delivered.

In addition, Lagos is advancing the proposed Green Line rail project, which will run from Marina through the Lekki-Epe axis to the planned Lekki International Airport, further integrating the corridor into the state’s transport network