Good news for Lekki residents as LASG wraps up major repairs

The Lagos State Government has completed the rehabilitation of a critical section of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway ahead of schedule, in a move aimed at easing traffic and improving travel time along the busy corridor.

The 9-kilometre stretch from Chevron to Admiralty Way, on the Lagos-bound carriageway, was delivered in 27 days, significantly earlier than the originally projected 41-day timeline.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, disclosed this during an inspection of the project alongside the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and other government officials.

Daramola recalled that the state government had earlier announced plans to rehabilitate the corridor from the Lekki–Ajah Bridge to the Admiralty Way intersection, covering about 28 kilometres across both the Lagos-bound and Epe-bound carriageways.

He added that with the completion of the first major phase, preparations have begun for rehabilitation works on the Epe-bound section of the road.

According to him, the government accelerated the project due to the strategic importance of the corridor and the need to finish major construction activities before the rainy season.

He assured residents that the work was executed in line with international standards and noted that installation of road furniture would soon follow to enhance safety and durability.

Daramola also said travel time along the axis has already improved.

Speaking during the inspection, Osiyemi said comprehensive traffic management measures were deployed to minimise disruption during construction.

He commended residents and motorists for complying with traffic diversion arrangements, noting that the cooperation helped contractors complete the project within record time.

The commissioner added that similar traffic plans would be implemented as work progresses to the Epe-bound carriageway, with minor adjustments to improve traffic flow.

He urged motorists to use designated alternative routes, including the Coastal Road and inner roads, assuring that traffic officers would be on ground to manage closures and contraflow operations, especially during peak periods.