The Lagos State Government has completed the rehabilitation of a major section of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway ahead of its projected deadline.
The 9-kilometre Lagos-bound stretch from Chevron to Admiralty Way in Lekki was delivered in just 27 days, surpassing the original 41-day timeline.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, disclosed this during an inspection of the project alongside the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and other government officials.
Daramola recalled that the state government had earlier announced plans to rehabilitate the 28-kilometre corridor from the Lekki–Ajah Bridge to the Admiralty Way intersection, covering both the Lagos-bound and Epe-bound carriageways. With the completion of the Lagos-bound stretch, preparations are now underway to commence work on the Epe-bound section.
He explained that the project is being fast-tracked due to the strategic importance of the corridor and the need to complete major construction before the onset of the rainy season, which could disrupt progress.
According to Daramola, the rehabilitation adhered strictly to engineering standards, with installation of road furniture to follow in order to enhance safety and durability. He added that travel time along the corridor has already improved significantly.
Speaking on traffic management during the construction period, Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi said comprehensive strategies were implemented to minimize disruptions.
He commended motorists for complying with the traffic diversions and arrangements during the first phase, noting that their cooperation contributed to the early completion of the Lagos-bound stretch.
Osiyemi assured residents that similar traffic management measures would be introduced as work begins on the Epe-bound carriageway, with slight adjustments aimed at improving traffic flow.
He advised motorists to utilize designated alternative routes, including the Coastal Road and other inner roads, adding that traffic officials would be deployed to manage sectional closures and contraflow operations, particularly during peak hours.
