The Lagos State Government has assured residents that it is accelerating ongoing rehabilitation works along the Lekki-Epe corridor to address severe traffic congestion experienced by motorists.
The assurance comes amid daily gridlock and extended travel times reported by commuters using the busy route.
The disclosure was contained in a press statement issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
What they are saying
The Commissioner acknowledged the traffic difficulties caused by the ongoing rehabilitation works and appealed to residents for patience as the state government works to fast-track the project.
- He said, “The Lagos State Government acknowledges the traffic challenges experienced by motorists on the Lekki-Epe Corridor due to ongoing rehabilitation works. The government equally appreciates residents’ patience and understanding and assures that every effort is being made to expedite project completion.
- “The State Government is committed to enhancing infrastructure and improving traffic flow. Motorists are urged to plan their movement accordingly and explore alternative routes provided to minimise disruptions.”
Osiyemi added that the state government will continue to provide regular updates to the public regarding the progress of the rehabilitation project.
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The Lagos State Government has already recorded progress on several sections of the Lekki-Epe Expressway rehabilitation project.
- On February 11, 2026, the state government announced the completion of the Chevron–Chisco stretch of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, covering three key sections along the corridor.
- The project was divided into six sections, with three completed sections covering about 4.51 kilometres including the Chevron–Igbo-Efon, Igbo-Efon–Jakande, and Jakande–Chisco stretches.
Earlier on February 25, 2026, the government also confirmed the completion of the Lagos-bound Chevron to Admiralty stretch of the Lekki–Ajah Road.
The completed nine-kilometre Lagos-bound carriageway from Chevron to Admiralty was delivered in 27 days, ahead of the initial 41-day timeline.
The nine-kilometre section forms part of a wider 28-kilometre corridor upgrade covering the Lekki–Ajah Bridge to Admiralty axis on both carriageways.
What you should know
The ongoing road rehabilitation is part of a broader infrastructure upgrade along the Lekki-Epe Expressway aimed at improving traffic flow and road safety.
- On January 25, 2026, the Lagos State Government announced a 64-day rehabilitation of about 20 kilometres of the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
- The project, which was initially scheduled to commence in November 2025, was later postponed before the adjusted start date was announced.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, disclosed that the contract covers the stretch from Admiralty to Jubilee Bridge on both carriageways and had already been awarded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
According to the state government, the phased rehabilitation approach is designed to improve road durability, safety, and the overall commuting experience while reducing congestion during the construction period.
Officials say the project will ultimately enhance traffic flow and support the growing commercial and residential activities along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
Today traffic was really bad, 😔 the so called coastal road for alternative was blocked, spent over 3hrs just from jakande first gate to marwa on the same coastal roads.