Lagos promises smooth traffic, safety during Lekki–Epe Road rehab

The Lagos State Government has pledged uninterrupted vehicular movement and public safety during the ongoing rehabilitation of the 20-kilometre Lekki–Epe Expressway.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, gave the assurance in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos.

Giwa said the rehabilitation project is scheduled to last 64 days.

He stated that comprehensive, strategically coordinated traffic management measures have been implemented to reduce inconvenience throughout the construction period.

Addressing Lagos State Traffic Management Authority personnel, Giwa clarified that the rehabilitation would not require closure of the expressway.

“Traffic control interventions will be tactically concentrated at critical intersections to minimise disruption and sustain seamless vehicular movement along the corridor,” he said.

He added that traffic strategies are executed in phases, with over 305 LASTMA operatives deployed across three existing traffic management zones.

According to him, the expanded deployment will ensure smooth traffic flow, rapid incident response, and strict enforcement of traffic regulations.

Giwa acknowledged increased vehicular volume along the corridor, attributing it to major economic and infrastructural developments.

“These include Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Free Trade Zone and Dangote Refinery, which have intensified traffic demand along the axis,” he said.

According to him, the expanded deployment will ensure smooth traffic flow, rapid incident response, and strict enforcement of traffic regulations.

Giwa acknowledged increased vehicular volume along the corridor, attributing it to major economic and infrastructural developments.

“These include Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Free Trade Zone and Dangote Refinery, which have intensified traffic demand along the axis,” he said.

Giwa advised motorists to utilise government-approved alternative routes to ease pressure on the construction corridor.

He identified the Coaster Road from Ogombo through Abraham Adesanya as a recommended alternative route.

He urged road users to remain patient, obey traffic rules, and cooperate with traffic personnel.

“Collective discipline and cooperation are indispensable to the success of the rehabilitation and traffic management measures,” Giwa said.

(NAN)