Lagos State Government has announced a full closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, stretching from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge in Ajah, to allow for extensive rehabilitation works along the corridor.
The development was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the state Ministry of Transportation and signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
According to the statement, the total closure is intended to enable uninterrupted construction activities across key intersections along the route. During the period, traffic flow will be temporarily redirected to the Lagos-bound carriageway under a structured lane-sharing arrangement.
The government explained that between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., two lanes will be allocated to Lagos-bound traffic while one lane will accommodate vehicles heading toward Epe. Conversely, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., two lanes will be dedicated to Epe-bound traffic, with one lane reserved for Lagos-bound movement.
Motorists were advised to consider the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road as an alternative route where practicable.
To ensure smooth traffic operations, the government said officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and other traffic personnel will be strategically positioned along the corridor, while tow trucks will remain on standby to promptly handle vehicle breakdowns and emergencies.
The statement also noted that night-time operations will involve partial closures and restricted movement at several intersections, including Admiralty Way, Maruwa, Freedom Way, Chisco, Jakande, Igbo-Efon, Chevron, Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza to VGC, and the VGC to Jubilee Bridge axis.
It added that all intersections along the route will be completely shut for up to eight hours at night during asphalt-laying activities to ensure safety and construction quality.
Rehabilitation works on the Epe-bound carriageway will be executed in phases, covering sections from Admiralty Way Junction through Maruwa, Freedom Way, Chisco, Jakande, Igbo-Efon, Chevron, Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza, VGC U-Turn, and terminating at Jubilee Bridge in Ajah. Similar phased repairs are also planned for sections of the Lagos-bound carriageway.
The government explained that the new traffic arrangement follows the successful completion of the Chevron-to-Admiralty segment on the Lagos-bound side and is aimed at sustaining progress on the Epe-bound axis.
Residents and road users were urged to cooperate with traffic officials, comply with diversion signs, and plan their movements accordingly, with assurances that regular updates would be provided as work progresses.