By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The Lagos State Government has assured residents and road users of uninterrupted vehicular movement and enhanced public safety during the ongoing rehabilitation of the 20-kilometre Lekki–Epe Expressway.
The assurance was given on Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 in Lagos by the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, who said the rehabilitation exercise would last for 64 days and would not require the closure of the expressway.
According to Giwa, the state government has implemented comprehensive and strategically coordinated traffic management measures aimed at minimising inconvenience to motorists throughout the construction period.
Addressing personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), he explained that traffic control interventions would be tactically concentrated at critical intersections along the corridor to sustain seamless vehicular movement.
“Traffic control interventions will be tactically concentrated at critical intersections to minimise disruption and sustain seamless vehicular movement along the corridor,” Giwa said.
Furthermore, he disclosed that traffic management strategies are being executed in phases, with more than 305 LASTMA operatives deployed across three existing traffic management zones along the expressway.
He noted that the expanded deployment is designed to ensure smooth traffic flow, rapid response to incidents and strict enforcement of traffic regulations during the rehabilitation period.
Giwa acknowledged the increased vehicular volume along the Lekki–Epe corridor, attributing the surge to major economic and infrastructural developments in the area.
“These include the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Free Trade Zone and Dangote Refinery, which have intensified traffic demand along the axis,” he said.
To further mitigate disruptions, the special adviser revealed that LASTMA has deployed high-, medium- and low-capacity recovery vehicles, including tow trucks, to promptly clear broken-down vehicles from the road.
In addition, he said the government would deploy advanced drone technology to provide real-time aerial monitoring of traffic conditions, incidents and compliance along the expressway and other strategic locations.
Giwa also confirmed the installation of directional signage, improved lighting and other safety enhancements to protect motorists and construction workers during the rehabilitation exercise.
“Personnel of the Rapid Response Squad and Kick Against Indiscipline have been deployed to reinforce security and protect lives and property,” he added.
Consequently, the special adviser urged motorists to make use of government-approved alternative routes to reduce pressure on the construction corridor. He specifically identified the Coaster Road from Ogombo through Abraham Adesanya as a recommended option.
He further appealed to road users to remain patient, obey traffic regulations and cooperate with traffic officials to ensure the success of the traffic management plan.
“Collective discipline and cooperation are indispensable to the success of the rehabilitation and traffic management measures,” Giwa said.
The Lekki–Epe Expressway remains one of Lagos State’s busiest economic corridors, serving residential communities, industrial hubs and major commercial developments across the Lekki axis.
