The Lagos State Government has announced that parts of the Lekki–Ajah corridor will undergo partial closure for eight months to allow major rehabilitation and improvement works aimed at easing traffic congestion along the busy route.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed that the project is designed to enhance road quality and ensure smoother traffic flow for commuters.
“The Lagos State Government has announced road rehabilitation works on Lekki-Ajah corridor commencing from Saturday 15th November, 2025 to Wednesday 15th July, 2026, a period of 8 months,” the statement shared on his X handle read.
Osiyemi explained that the project would be carried out in two phases to reduce inconvenience to motorists and residents. Preliminary work, he added, is already underway ahead of the full commencement.
According to him, the first phase of the rehabilitation will be implemented in seven sections. During this period, one lane will remain open while the other is closed for construction. Once work on the closed lane is completed, repairs will shift to the opposite side.
“Motorists heading toward Lekki and Ajah will continue to have access throughout the construction,” he stated.
For the second phase, vehicles moving from Ajah toward Lekki will be restricted to one lane while the other undergoes rehabilitation.
“When the first lane is completed, work will shift to the second. At all times, movement toward Ajah will remain open,” Osiyemi assured.
The commissioner further noted that certain sections of the corridor would experience partial closures throughout the duration of the project.
He appealed for patience and cooperation from road users, stressing that adherence to traffic directions and diversions would ensure safety and minimal disruption.
“We urge road users to obey traffic officers and follow diversion signs as directed. These repairs are part of the Lagos State Government’s commitment to improving road infrastructure and ensuring safer, smoother journeys for everyone,” Osiyemi added.
