The Lagos State Government (LASG) has revealed an extensive road rehabilitation program along the busy Lekki–Ajah corridor, set to run from Saturday, 15 November 2025, through Wednesday, 15 July 2026, approximately eight months of work.
According to a statement from Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation Commissioner, preliminary works are already underway. He explained that the corridor is being rehabilitated in two phases to minimise disruption while improving surface conditions, safety, and traffic flow.
The goals are to enhance road quality and durability in a high-traffic zone, reduce congestion and delays for commuters travelling between Lekki and Ajah, and conduct works in a managed way to maintain at least one operational lane at most times.
Phasing & Traffic Management
Phase 1: From the Lekki 1st Toll Gate to the Lekki 2nd Toll Gate
The stretch will be divided into seven (7) subsections.
During work, one of the two lanes will be closed; traffic will use the remaining lane until that section is completed, then the work will move to the other lane.
While this phase is ongoing, motorists travelling in the Lekki → Ajah direction will enjoy through movement (i.e., uninterrupted travel in that direction).
Phase 2: From the Lekki 2nd Toll Gate to Ajah Under-Bridge
Works here are organized into four (4) sections.
During this phase, motorists travelling from Ajah inward to Lekki will be diverted to one lane while the other lane is repaired; once the first lane is done, work will switch to the second lane.
Throughout Phase 2, motorists heading towards Ajah will maintain continuous movement.
The government urges commuters and public transport operators to expect partial lane closures and intermittent disruptions along the corridor, be patient and adhere to traffic management instructions and signage, and plan for possible delays, especially during peak hours, and consider alternate routes where feasible.
The Lekki–Ajah corridor is one of Lagos’s most trafficked commuter routes, connecting residential and commercial hubs in the Lekki, Ikate/Ikoyi, and Ajah areas.
Post-rehabilitation, the road is expected to deliver improved travel time reliability, reduced vehicle wear and tear, and better safety.
The two-phase, lane-retention model is designed to minimise complete shutdowns and maintain movement for key directions of travel.
This eight-month rehabilitation initiative reflects the Lagos State Government’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure renewal and traffic decongestion. While motorists should anticipate inconvenience during the works, the long-term benefits of smoother, safer travel along the Lekki–Ajah corridor are expected to be significant.
