As rehabilitation work kicks off on the vital Lekki–Epe Expressway, the Lagos State Government has assured residents and commuters that traffic will continue to flow smoothly throughout the 64-day construction period.
The assurance came on Tuesday from the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, who said the state has activated a comprehensive, phased traffic management framework to minimise disruption along the 20-kilometre corridor while prioritising public safety.
Contrary to public concerns, Giwa clarified that the expressway will not be fully closed at any point during the rehabilitation. Instead, targeted traffic controls will be enforced at key intersections to keep vehicles moving steadily and reduce bottlenecks.
To back this strategy, more than 305 officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have been deployed across three reinforced traffic management zones on the axis. The expanded presence, Giwa noted, is designed to ensure free flow of traffic, swift incident response, and strict enforcement of road regulations throughout the project timeline.
The adviser highlighted the growing strategic importance of the Lekki–Epe corridor, citing increased vehicular and haulage traffic driven by major economic assets such as the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Free Trade Zone, Dangote Refinery, and a rapidly expanding cluster of commercial and industrial developments.
In anticipation of breakdowns and emergencies, LASTMA has stationed a fleet of high-, medium- and low-capacity recovery vehicles, including tow trucks, to promptly remove stalled vehicles and prevent secondary congestion.
Adding a tech-driven layer to traffic control, Giwa disclosed that drone surveillance will be deployed for real-time aerial monitoring, enabling faster detection and resolution of incidents not only on the Lekki–Epe Expressway but also across other strategic routes in Lagos.
The traffic management plan also includes the installation of clear directional signage, improved lighting, and other essential safety features to guide motorists during the rehabilitation period.
To bolster security and orderliness, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) brigade have been deployed to support LASTMA, protect lives and property, and curb illegal roadside activities.
Motorists have been advised to consider alternative routes to ease pressure on the expressway, with Giwa recommending the Coaster Road from Ogombo through Abraham Adesanya as a viable option.
He urged road users to remain patient, obey traffic rules, and cooperate with traffic officers, stressing that discipline and collective responsibility are key to the project’s success.
Residents were also encouraged to report traffic-related incidents via LASTMA’s toll-free hotline 080000527862, with assurances of swift and professional response.
The Lagos State Government appealed for public understanding, describing the rehabilitation as a critical intervention aimed at improving mobility, enhancing road safety, and supporting sustainable economic growth across the Lekki corridor and beyond.
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