The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of rehabilitation works on the Lekki–Epe Expressway from Sunday, January 25, 2026, alongside a traffic diversion and lane-management strategy aimed at keeping vehicles moving during construction.
According to the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos-bound carriageway will be closed in sections to allow phased rehabilitation, while traffic will be diverted to the Epe-bound carriageway using a dynamic lane-sharing system that changes by time of day.
How the Dynamic Lane System Will Work
During the morning peak (4:00am – 12:00pm), two lanes will be allocated to Lagos-bound traffic, while Epe-bound motorists will have access to one lane.
In the evening and overnight period (1:00pm – 3:00am), the configuration will be reversed, with two lanes dedicated to Epe-bound traffic and one lane allocated to Lagos-bound vehicles.
Officials say the approach is designed to match peak commuting patterns and reduce gridlock along one of Lagos’ most economically important corridors.
Alternative Routes for Motorists
The state government has also outlined alternative routes to help commuters bypass affected sections of the expressway.
Motorists heading towards Lagos are advised to connect to the Coastal Road from Ogombo via Abraham Adesanya, allowing them to completely avoid the Lekki–Epe Expressway during peak construction periods.
For commuters open to non-road options, Lagos Inland Waterways services will be available from the Badore Ferry Terminal, with scheduled ferry departures to Lekki, CMS, Victoria Island, and Falomo at 7:00am and 5:00pm daily.
Eight Phases, Intersection by Intersection
Rehabilitation of the Lagos-bound carriageway will be carried out intersection by intersection, divided into eight phases with varying durations:
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Maruwa Bus Stop to Admiralty (1.79km) – 7 days
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Freedom Way to Maruwa Bus Stop (1.50km) – 6 days
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Chisco to Freedom Way (0.97km) – 5 days
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Jakande to Chisco (1.88km) – 9 days
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Igbo-Efon to Jakande (1.57km) – 8 days
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Chevron to Igbo-Efon (1.06km) – 6 days
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Second Toll Gate to Chevron (0.97km) – 5 days
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Ajah Bridge to Second Toll Gate (4.37km) – 18 days
Transport officials said sequencing the works in this manner is intended to limit disruption while accelerating overall completion.
A Critical Economic Artery Under Repair
The Lekki–Epe Expressway serves residential communities, commercial hubs, industrial estates, and the Lekki Free Zone axis. With traffic volumes having increased sharply in recent years, the rehabilitation is viewed as unavoidable, though potentially disruptive in the short term.
Authorities have urged motorists to plan journeys carefully, observe traffic signage, and cooperate with traffic officers throughout the construction period.
