The update was disclosed in a statement published on the official X account of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation on Wednesday.
Delivered Ahead of Schedule
According to the government, the 9-kilometre Lagos-bound carriageway from Chevron to Admiralty was completed in 27 days — well ahead of the projected 41-day timeline.
The rehabilitated segment forms part of a broader 28-kilometre corridor upgrade spanning from Lekki–Ajah Bridge to Admiralty on both carriageways. Authorities confirmed that the larger project is being executed in phases to minimise disruption and maintain traffic flow along the route.
“The Lagos State Government has completed the rehabilitation of a critical 9km stretch of the Lekki–Ajah Road Chevron to Admiralty (Lagos-bound) in just 27 days, beating the projected 41-day timeline,” the statement read in part.
During an inspection of the project, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, said the full 28km stretch — covering both inbound and outbound lanes — is progressing in stages. He added that works on the Epe-bound carriageway are scheduled to commence shortly as part of the phased implementation plan.
Traffic Strategy Key to Success
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, attributed the early completion to the deployment of a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan. This included coordinated personnel placement, traffic diversions, and real-time monitoring to ease congestion during construction.
The government also commended residents and commuters for their cooperation throughout the rehabilitation period and assured that traffic control measures would remain in effect as construction advances on other sections of the corridor.
Progress Across the Lekki–Epe Corridor
The announcement comes just weeks after authorities confirmed the completion of the Chevron–Chisco stretch along the Lekki–Epe Expressway. That phase included asphalt resurfacing and drainage repairs designed to improve road safety and traffic flow.
Officials previously disclosed that the wider corridor upgrade was divided into six sections to ensure systematic delivery. So far, the Chevron–Igbo-Efon, Igbo-Efon–Jakande, and Jakande–Chisco segments — covering a combined 4.51 kilometres — have been completed.
The phased approach allows construction to proceed while preserving vehicular movement along the heavily trafficked artery.
Broader Infrastructure Push
Rehabilitation of the Lekki–Epe Expressway began on January 25, 2026, with a planned 64-day construction window covering approximately 20 kilometres from Admiralty to Jubilee Bridge on both carriageways. The project, initially scheduled for November 2025, was postponed during the Yuletide season despite contracts having already been awarded.
The Lekki–Epe corridor is a vital link connecting Victoria Island, Lekki, and the Epe axis, serving thousands of commuters daily while facilitating the movement of goods and services across Lagos.
Using flexible pavement (asphalt) technology and divided into eight sections to reduce disruption, the ongoing rehabilitation forms part of broader state efforts to strengthen transport infrastructure and ease mounting congestion as traffic volumes along the Lekki corridor continue to rise.