Epe-Bound Carriageway to Close as Lagos Begins Fresh Lekki

Epe-Bound Carriageway to Close as Lagos Begins Fresh Lekki–Ajah Repairs
Unveils 64-Day Traffic Plan
Osiyemi Urges Motorists to Use Coastal Road

The Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive 64-day traffic management plan to support rehabilitation works on the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the plan follows the successful completion of repairs on the Chevron to Admiralty Way stretch of the Lagos-bound carriageway.

Under the new arrangement, the Epe-bound carriageway will be closed from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge in Ajah to allow uninterrupted construction from one intersection to another.

Traffic Diversion Plan

Vehicular movement will be diverted to the Lagos-bound carriageway, with lane allocations adjusted according to peak periods.

Morning peak (5am – 10am): Two lanes will serve Lagos-bound traffic, while one lane will serve Epe-bound vehicles.

Evening/night peak (3pm – 3am): Two lanes will serve Epe-bound traffic, while one lane will serve Lagos-bound vehicles.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, advised motorists to consider using the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road as an alternative route where possible.

Traffic Control Measures

Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other traffic personnel will be deployed along the corridor to ensure smooth movement. A tow truck will also be stationed on-site to quickly address breakdowns and emergencies.

Epe-Bound Carriageway to Close as Lagos Begins Fresh Lekki–Ajah Repairs — Traffic Diversion

Partial closures and restricted traffic flow will take place at strategic intersections during nighttime operations. Affected locations include:

Admiralty Way Junction

Maruwa Intersection

Freedom Way Intersection

Chisco Intersection

Jakande Intersection

Igbo-Efon Intersection

Chevron Intersection

Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza to VGC

VGC to Jubilee Bridge, Ajah

Additionally, all intersections along the corridor will be fully closed for eight hours at night during asphalt laying to guarantee quality work and safety.

Phased Construction Timeline

The Epe-bound rehabilitation will be carried out in clearly defined phases:

Admiralty Way to Maruwa – 1,790m (7 days)

Maruwa to Freedom Way – 1,500m (6 days)

Freedom Way to Chisco – 970m (5 days)

Chisco to Jakande – 1,880m (9 days)

Jakande to Igbo-Efon – 1,570m (8 days)

Igbo-Efon to Chevron – 1,060m (6 days)

Chevron to Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza – 970m (5 days)

Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza to VGC U-Turn – 3,460m (13 days)

VGC U-Turn to Ajah Jubilee Bridge – 910m (5 days)

Corresponding works will also be undertaken on the Lagos-bound carriageway in phases.

The state government urged residents and motorists to cooperate fully with traffic officials, obey diversion signs, and plan their journeys carefully throughout the construction period.