Plan your movement: Gridlock imminent as Lagos shuts popular road for repair in Lekki

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

The Lagos State Government has announced an extensive traffic diversion plan ahead of the commencement of major road rehabilitation works along the Lekki–Ajah corridor.

The project, which begins on Saturday, November 15, 2025, and runs through Wednesday, July 15, 2026, is expected to span eight months.

According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the project would be executed in two phases, with measures put in place to minimise disruption and ensure continuous vehicular movement throughout the duration of the works.

Osiyemi explained that Phase 1 of the rehabilitation, covering the Lekki 1st Toll Gate to the Lekki 2nd Toll Gate, would be carried out in seven sections, saying that during this period, one lane would remain open to traffic while construction progresses on the other.

“Upon completion of the first lane, work will shift to the second lane to maintain flow for motorists heading towards Lekki and Ajah.

“Phase 2 will focus on the Lekki 2nd Toll Gate to the Ajah Under-Bridge stretch. The work here will be done in four sections, and traffic from Ajah inward Lekki will be restricted to one lane while repairs are ongoing.

“As with the first phase, lane changes will occur as work advances, ensuring that motorists traveling towards Ajah can still move with minimal obstruction,” Osiyemi said.

The Commissioner advised residents and motorists to exercise patience, adhere to traffic management instructions, and cooperate with officials on site.

“Some sections of the road will be partially closed during the period of repair, but alternative arrangements are in place to ensure continuous movement,” the statement read.

Osiyemi reiterated that the rehabilitation effort is part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s broader commitment to enhancing road infrastructure and easing traffic congestion across Lagos.

“These works are essential to improving road quality, ensuring smoother travel, and supporting the state’s long-term transportation master plan,” he stated.

“Traffic officers from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be deployed along the corridor to manage flow and assist motorists throughout the construction period,” he stated.