With major rehabilitation works ongoing along sections of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, while some sections have been completed, commuters plying the corridor continue to grapple with significant traffic delays.

In November 2025, the Lagos state government announced plans for an eight-month rehabilitation of the busy Lekki-Ajah corridor to improve road conditions and ease chronic traffic congestion along the axis.

In a statement, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, said the project will continue until July 15, 2026, and will be carried out in two phases to limit disruption to motorists and businesses.

However, traffic remains intense along the corridor, even as rehabilitation of the Chevron–Admiralty Way stretch on the Lagos-bound carriageway has been completed, with works ongoing on the Epe-bound lane and a total closure of the carriageway from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge, Ajah.

To cut down travel time along the corridor, here are smart alternative routes to beat the Lekki-Epe gridlock.

Vehicular traffic will be diverted to the Lagos-bound carriageway with preference for peak periods. For Morning Peak (5:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.), two lanes will serve Lagos-bound traffic and one lane will serve Epe-bound traffic. For Evening/Night Peak (3:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.), two lanes will serve Epe-bound traffic and one lane will serve Lagos-bound traffic.

Osiyemi strongly advised motorists to utilise the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road as an alternative route where feasible, noting that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other traffic management personnel will be strategically deployed along the corridor to ensure seamless movements.

He also stated that a tow truck will be stationed on-site to respond promptly to breakdowns and emergencies.

Partial closures and restricted traffic flow will be enforced at strategic intersections during nighttime operations.

The affected locations include Admiralty Way Junction, Maruwa Intersection, Freedom Way Intersection, Chisco Intersection, Jakande Intersection, Igbo-Efon Intersection, Chevron Intersection, Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza to VGC, and VGC to Jubilee Bridge, Ajah.

All intersections along the corridor will be fully closed for eight (8) hours at night during asphalt laying operations to ensure quality delivery and operational safety.

Phased implementation timeline

Similar to the Lagos-bound rehabilitation, works on the Epe-bound carriageway will be executed in clearly defined phases.

The Lekki Admiralty Way Junction to Maruwa Intersection – 1,790m (7 days), Maruwa Intersection to Freedom Way Intersection – 1,500m (6 days), Freedom Way to Chisco Intersection – 970m (5 days), Chisco to Jakande Intersection – 1,880m (9 days), Jakande to Igbo-Efon Intersection – 1,570m (8 days), Igbo-Efon to Chevron Intersection – 1,060m (6 days), Chevron to Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza – 970m (5 days), Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza to VGC U-Turn – 3,460m (13 days), and VGC U-Turn to Ajah Jubilee Bridge – 910m (5 days).

The Lagos state government urged motorists and residents to cooperate fully with traffic management officials, adhere strictly to diversion signage, and plan their journeys accordingly throughout the construction period. (BusinessDay)