The Lagos State Government has announced a major eight-month traffic diversion plan for the busy Lekki-Ajah corridor, signaling significant changes for daily commuters in this rapidly developing area.
Project Timeline and Phased Approach
The extensive road rehabilitation project will run from November 15, 2024, to July 15, 2025, according to Commissioner for Transportation Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi. The government has designed a two-phase implementation strategy to minimize the inevitable traffic disruptions that such major infrastructure work brings.
Commissioner Osiyemi emphasized that the phased approach represents the government's commitment to balancing necessary infrastructure improvements with the daily mobility needs of Lagos residents who depend on this critical transportation artery.
Detailed Phase Breakdown
The first phase will concentrate on the stretch from the Lekki First Toll Gate to the Second Toll Gate, which has been divided into seven manageable sections. During this initial phase, transportation officials will close one lane at a time while maintaining traffic flow in the opposite direction.
"When the closed lane is completed, work will shift to the other lane," Osiyemi explained, providing reassurance that motorists traveling toward both Lekki and Ajah destinations will maintain access throughout this phase.
The second phase will cover the area from the Lekki Second Toll Gate to the Ajah under-bridge, organized into four distinct sections. This segment will introduce partial diversions for motorists coming from Ajah inward to Lekki as construction activities progress.
"During this phase, motorists heading towards Ajah will have continuous movement," the Commissioner added, highlighting the planning that has gone into maintaining traffic flow in at least one direction during each project stage.
Public Reaction and Government Assurance
The announcement has generated mixed reactions across social media platforms, with Lagos residents expressing both support and concern about the extended construction timeline.
One resident captured the prevailing sentiment, writing: "We've been begging for this road to be fixed, but eight months? Lagos drivers go see shege." Another comment reflected the cautious optimism many feel: "Let's just hope they manage the diversion well. Lekki traffic no dey smile."
The Lagos State Government has responded to these concerns by committing to deploy traffic management officers across all affected areas. These officials will work to ensure the smoothest possible movement during the rehabilitation period.
Commissioner Osiyemi made a direct appeal to motorists: "We urge all road users to remain patient and obey instructions from traffic officers throughout this necessary improvement period."
This ambitious rehabilitation project forms part of the government's broader commitment to upgrading road infrastructure and addressing the persistent traffic congestion that characterizes one of Lagos's most vital transportation corridors.
