Lagos reaffirms commitment to ease Lekki–Epe traffic

Stakeholders at the public engagement between the Lagos State Government and residents of Lekki-Epe Expressway on Wednesday 

 

 

 

Traffic

By Aderonke Ojediran

Lagos, Nov. 5, 2025 (NAN) The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to easing traffic congestion and improving mobility along the Eti-Osa/Lekki–Epe Expressway.

The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said this on Wednesday at a stakeholders’ engagement.

He said the meeting was convened to foster collaboration, deepen public understanding and ensure inclusive participation in the project’s implementation.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government engaged key stakeholders ahead of rehabilitation works between Admiralty Junction and Jubilee Bridge, Ajah.

The project is scheduled to begin on 6 Nov 6.

Daramola said the proactive step would help build unity towards ensuring smoother traffic flow and reducing the daily hardship faced by commuters and residents.

He acknowledged the difficulties endured on the corridor, noting that the government was committed to addressing them.

“This meeting is about carrying everyone along. We are not just rehabilitating a road; we are enhancing lives and connecting communities,” he said.

He explained that the 20-kilometre stretch had served the city for decades and required urgent repairs to restore efficiency and safety.

According to him, the works form part of a broader plan to integrate the Green Line Rail and other transport projects to reduce pressure on the corridor.

“Lagos is a city in motion. This project ensures the Lekki–Epe corridor supports growth and development. It is a short-term inconvenience for long-term progress,” he added.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said traffic management and enforcement would be strengthened during construction.

He assured that officers would be deployed round-the-clock to ease movement and limit disruptions, alongside ongoing public sensitisation.

Similarly, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, commended residents for participating in the deliberations.

He urged continued support for traffic management officials and encouraged collective efforts to manage the situation.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure, Mr Olutokunbo Oyenuga, said the rehabilitation would be completed early next year.

He said the upgrade would tackle chronic congestion and pavement deterioration, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time.

Oyenuga described the corridor as critical to residential, commercial and industrial activities in Lagos’ eastern axis.

He added that the works align with government plans to deliver durable roads and improve living standards.

“This intervention complements the Green Line Rail and the Coastal Road projects. We appeal for patience and cooperation during construction,” he said.

Also, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, said the administration was determined to solve traffic challenges on the axis.

He urged residents to obey traffic laws and avoid practices such as driving against traffic.

Giwa said government agencies were working jointly to ensure smooth execution, with constant updates to the public.

Stakeholders, including Mrs Mojirola Afolayan-Soote, Mr Lanre Badmus and Mr Gbenga Bello, called for improved alternative routes and signage.

They urged the government to ensure durability and consider opening the coastal road and other inner routes to ease traffic pressure.

The stakeholders commended the administration for engaging residents before the commencement of works, describing the move as responsible governance. (NAN)