The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring seamless traffic movement and safeguarding public safety as rehabilitation work kicks off on the 20‑kilometre Lekki–Epe Expressway, a project scheduled to last 64 days.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, assured that robust and carefully coordinated traffic control measures have been put in place to minimise inconvenience to motorists and other road users during the construction period.
“The government had put in place comprehensive and well‑coordinated traffic control measures to minimise disruption and ensure public safety throughout the construction period,” Giwa said.
He clarified that the rehabilitation would not require a full closure of the expressway.
“The rehabilitation would not involve the closure of the expressway… traffic interventions would be strategically concentrated at critical intersections along the corridor to sustain smooth vehicular movement,” he added.
The traffic management plan has been rolled out in phases, with more than 305 Lagos State Traffic Management Authority operatives deployed to strengthen the three existing traffic management zones along the corridor.
“The expanded deployment is aimed at guaranteeing free flow of traffic, enabling rapid response to incidents and ensuring strict enforcement of traffic regulations in order to maintain order and road safety,” Giwa noted.
He attributed heavy traffic on the route to the increasing concentration of major economic and infrastructural facilities in the area, including the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Free Trade Zone, Dangote Refinery, and other commercial and industrial developments.
To manage emergencies, LASTMA has stationed high-, medium- and low-capacity tow trucks along the expressway to promptly remove broken-down vehicles.
Drone technology will also be deployed for real-time aerial surveillance, “to enhance the swift detection, assessment and resolution of traffic incidents,” Giwa explained.
The traffic management strategy also includes clear directional signage, adequate lighting, and other essential safety installations. Officers from the Rapid Response Squad and Kick Against Indiscipline brigade have been mobilised to assist LASTMA in maintaining security and protecting lives during the project.
Motorists were urged to explore alternative routes to ease pressure on the corridor, with Coaster Road from Ogombo through Abraham Adesanya recommended as a viable option during the rehabilitation.
“I urge road users to remain patient, comply with traffic regulations and cooperate fully with traffic officers on duty… collective discipline and cooperation are critical to the success of the project,” Giwa emphasised.
Members of the public were encouraged to report traffic incidents via the LASTMA toll-free hotline, 0800 005 27862, with assurances of prompt and professional responses.
The government described the rehabilitation as vital for improving mobility, enhancing road safety, and supporting sustainable economic growth in Lagos State.
