By Seun Ibiyemi
The Lagos State Government has completed the rehabilitation of a critical section of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway ahead of schedule, reaffirming its commitment to timely delivery of key infrastructure projects.
The 9-kilometre stretch from Chevron to Admiralty Way, Lekki, on the Lagos-bound carriageway was delivered in 27 days, significantly earlier than the projected 41-day timeline.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the project alongside the Honourable 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 a total of 28 kilometres on both the Lagos-bound and Epe-bound carriageways.
With the successful completion of a key portion of the Lagos-bound section, he said preparations are underway to commence rehabilitation works on the Epe-bound carriageway.
According to him, the government is determined to deliver the project promptly due to the strategic importance of the corridor and the need to complete major construction activities ahead of the rainy season, which could disrupt ongoing works.
Daramola emphasised that the rehabilitation was executed in line with international best practices, assuring residents that the quality of work meets required standards.
He added that installation of road furniture would follow to further enhance safety and durability, noting that travel time along the corridor has already improved significantly.
In his remarks, Osiyemi disclosed that comprehensive traffic management strategies were deployed to minimise disruption along the corridor.
He commended Lagosians for their compliance with the first phase traffic management arrangements, noting that the high level of adherence enabled the contractor to complete the critical section in record time.
The Commissioner stated that a similar traffic management framework would be activated as construction progresses to the Epe-bound carriageway, with minor adjustments to optimise traffic flow and improve overall efficiency.
He urged motorists to strictly utilise designated alternative routes, assuring that adequate traffic management personnel would be deployed to manage sectional closures and contraflow operations, particularly during peak periods.
Osiyemi also advised road users to explore alternative routes, including the Coastal Road and other inner roads, assuring that continuous traffic monitoring and real-time assessments would be undertaken to ensure smooth vehicular movement along the axis.
