The Lagos State Government has commenced an extensive eight-month rehabilitation of the Lekki-Ajah corridor, a key route that experiences heavy traffic daily.

The project is scheduled to run from 15 November 2025 to 15 July 2026 and forms part of the state’s broader plan to improve road infrastructure and ease congestion.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed that preliminary works have already begun. He explained that the construction would be executed in two phases to reduce disruption to motorists.

“Phase One will cover the stretch from Lekki first toll gate to Lekki second toll gate and will be carried out in seven sections,” Osiyemi said. “During construction, one of the two lanes will be closed, while motorists will use the other. Once the first lane is completed, work will shift to the second lane.”

He assured that motorists travelling towards Lekki and Ajah would still have a continuous through route during this phase.

Phase Two, according to Osiyemi, will span from the Lekki second toll gate to the Ajah under-bridge and will be divided into four sections.

“Motorists from Ajah inward Lekki will be diverted to one lane while repairs are ongoing. When the first lane is done, work will move to the second lane, ensuring steady movement towards Ajah,” he explained.

The commissioner appealed for patience and cooperation from road users throughout the duration of the project, emphasising that efforts would be made to maintain traffic flow despite partial closures.

“These repairs form part of the Lagos State Government’s broader commitment to improving road quality and easing traffic flow across the metropolis,” Osiyemi added.

The Lekki-Ajah corridor serves as a major artery for commuters and commercial vehicles, and authorities expect that the rehabilitation will enhance road safety and improve travel efficiency once completed.

The Guardian reports that the Lagos government had reopened the Ogudu/Ifako bridge on September 30th after months of closing it for repairs, contributing to congestion along one of the city’s busiest corridors.

The works were finished in 78 days, ahead of the original 101-day schedule, with the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, noting that the timely completion was made possible through the collaboration of contractors, security agencies, and the cooperation of Lagos residents.

“Defects in the expansion joints, if left unattended, could have jeopardised motorists’ safety and further weakened the busy bridge,” Daramola said. “We undertook this repair to guarantee safety. Thankfully, with the cooperation of the people, we have been able to deliver ahead of schedule.”