The Lagos State Government has announced a full closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway. The affected stretch runs from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge in Ajah.
The decision, was made to allow large-scale road rehabilitation. However, officials say the move is necessary to improve traffic flow and road safety in the long term.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Transportation, the closure was confirmed on Thursday. The statement was signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi. According to the government, the measure will allow smooth and uninterrupted construction work.
The Lekki–Ajah Expressway closure will affect daily commuters and businesses in the area. Therefore, a temporary traffic plan has been introduced to manage movement. Traffic will be redirected to the Lagos-bound carriageway under a shared lane system.
Between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., two lanes will serve Lagos-bound vehicles. Meanwhile, one lane will be used by vehicles heading toward Epe. Conversely, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., two lanes will serve Epe-bound traffic, while one lane will handle Lagos-bound vehicles.
Motorists have been advised to use the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road as an alternative route where possible. Moreover, officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be deployed along the corridor. Tow trucks will also be stationed nearby to quickly clear broken-down vehicles.
Night operations will involve partial closures at major junctions. These include Admiralty Way, Maruwa, Freedom Way, Chisco, Jakande, Igbo-Efon, Chevron, Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza to VGC, and the VGC to Jubilee Bridge axis. Furthermore, intersections may be shut for up to eight hours during asphalt work.
The rehabilitation will be carried out in phases. Sections from Admiralty Way through key junctions to Jubilee Bridge will be repaired. In addition, similar phased work is planned for parts of the Lagos-bound carriageway.
Officials explained that the new plan follows the successful repair of the Chevron-to-Admiralty segment.
