The Lagos State Government has announced a new commencement date of December 2025 for the construction of its ambitious $3 billion Green Line rail project, shifting from its earlier target of starting before the end of 2024.
Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, disclosed the update via a statement posted on the state’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday.
Project Overview:
- Route: The 70-kilometre Green Line will run from Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, covering 17 stations.
- Key Areas Covered: Marina → Victoria Island → Lekki-Epe Expressway → Ajah → Sangotedo → Lekki Free Zone.
- Construction Type: Combination of elevated and at-grade tracks.
- Completion Timeline: Estimated 2 to 3 years, implemented in phases.
Phased Implementation:
- Phase 1: From Lekki First Tollgate to Epe.
- Phase 2: From Marina, including an on-water segment.
Osiyemi noted that feasibility studies and stakeholder consultations have been extensively conducted along the Lekki-Epe corridor in preparation for the project.
