Lagos Declares Eight-Month Traffic Diversion Along Lekki-Ajah Corridor

The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of road rehabilitation works along the Lekki-Ajah corridor, beginning Saturday, November 15, 2025, and running until Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — a duration of eight months.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the government explained that the project is aimed at enhancing road infrastructure and improving traffic flow along one of the state’s busiest routes.

According to Osiyemi, the rehabilitation will be carried out in two phases to minimize disruption for residents, businesses, and motorists, with preliminary works already underway.

Phase 1: Lekki 1st Toll Gate to Lekki 2nd Toll Gate
This phase will cover seven sections of the expressway. During the construction, one of the two lanes will be closed while the other remains open to traffic. Upon completion of the first lane, work will shift to the second. The commissioner assured that motorists traveling to Lekki and Ajah will still have access throughout the duration of this phase.

Phase 2: Lekki 2nd Toll Gate to Ajah Under-Bridge
The second phase will focus on four sections of the road, with necessary diversions implemented to ensure continued traffic movement. Motorists from Ajah heading towards Lekki will use one lane while repairs are ongoing on the other. Once completed, work will switch lanes, allowing for a consistent traffic flow toward Ajah.

Traffic Advisory
The state government appealed to road users for patience and cooperation during the rehabilitation period, stressing that the temporary inconvenience would lead to long-term benefits.

“Some portions of the road will be partially closed during the repairs. Motorists are advised to be patient and comply with traffic management instructions,” the statement noted.

Osiyemi reaffirmed that the project reflects Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to sustainable urban mobility and infrastructural renewal across Lagos.

He urged commuters to plan their movements in advance and adhere to the guidance of traffic officers deployed to maintain order.

Earlier in September, the government commenced rehabilitation on another section of the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway, stretching from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance road infrastructure across the state.