Lekki–Ajah road rehabilitation begins Saturday

• LASG assures of effective traffic management

By Grace Edet
The Lagos State Government has assured residents and motorists of effective traffic management plans ahead of the planned rehabilitation of the Lekki–Ajah corridor, aimed at reducing disruptions and ensuring smooth movement during the eight-month repair period.
The assurance comes in response to public concerns over likely diversions, as the project is scheduled to begin on Saturday, November 15, 2025 and conclude on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
In a statement issued on yesterday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, the government explained that the rehabilitation would be carried out in phases and guided by a detailed traffic management plan designed to maintain smooth vehicular flow along the corridor.
“The rehabilitation work will be implemented in carefully planned phases to ensure that daily movement is not disrupted. Only specific sections of the corridor will undergo repairs at any given time, and these sections have been deliberately chosen to ensure minimal impact on the main carriageway,” the statement read.
Giwa added that alternative routes, including the Coastal Road and adjoining service lanes, are being strengthened to ease diversions, while a night-shift construction schedule will help reduce congestion during peak periods.
“LASTMA personnel will be deployed in adequate numbers along the entire stretch to ensure continuous movement, prevent gridlock, and respond swiftly to any traffic pressure that may arise during the rehabilitation period,” he said.
The government appealed for patience and cooperation, emphasising that the long-term benefits of the project would far outweigh temporary inconveniences.
“The intention of the rehabilitation project is to improve the Lekki–Ajah corridor, not to add discomfort to residents.
“We urge everyone to bear with the temporary inconvenience as we work to make commuting safer, faster, and more convenient for all,” Giwa added.
The state government had earlier announced that the rehabilitation of the Lekki–Ajah corridor will be carried out over eight months in two phases to limit disruptions to movement and business activities.
According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the project will begin with Phase 1: Lekki 1st Toll Gate to Lekki 2nd Toll Gate, covering seven sections of the expressway and Phase 2: Lekki 2nd Toll Gate to Ajah Under-Bridge, focusing on four sections with planned traffic diversions.
Osiyemi noted that the works are part of the state government’s broader efforts to improve road quality and ease traffic flow within the fast-growing Lekki–Ajah axis.
“Some sections of the road will be partially closed during the repair period. Motorists are advised to be patient and follow traffic directions,” he stated.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to world-class infrastructure and continuous public engagement throughout the project’s execution.