If you use the Lekki–Ajah corridor often, you may want to prepare for some delays. The Lagos State Government has announced that major rehabilitation works will begin on Saturday, 15 November 2025, and will run until Wednesday, 15 July 2026, a full eight months of phased repairs along one of the busiest routes in the state.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi. According to him, the project is part of the state’s broader plan to improve road quality, ease traffic flow, and reduce the long-standing congestion that commuters face daily.
His statement read: “The Lagos State Government has announced road rehabilitation works on the Lekki-Ajah corridor commencing from Saturday, 15th November 2025, to Wednesday, 15th July 2026, a period of eight months.”
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Osiyemi explained that the work would be carried out in two phases, a strategy aimed at reducing the level of disruption for residents, motorists, and businesses along the corridor. He added that preliminary work had already begun.
Phase one: Lekki first toll gate to Lekki second toll gate
The first phase covers seven sections of the expressway. One lane will be closed at a time, allowing motorists to use the remaining lane. Once work on the closed lane is completed, construction will shift to the other.
Despite the temporary closures, the commissioner assured that motorists travelling towards Lekki and Ajah will still be able to move throughout the duration of this phase.
Phase two: Lekki second Toll gate to Ajah under-bridge
The second phase will focus on four sections of the corridor. As repairs progress, traffic from Ajah heading towards Lekki will be diverted to a single lane. When one lane is completed, work will move to the next. The state government emphasised that motorists heading towards Ajah will still enjoy continuous movement during this period.
What motorists should expect
The state appealed for patience, urging residents to bear with the temporary inconvenience. Some parts of the corridor will be partially closed, and traffic personnel will be deployed to guide movement.
With Christmas fast approaching, commuters should also expect heavier-than-usual traffic as shoppers and festive travellers crowd the roads. The combination of holiday congestion and ongoing lane closures may slow journeys significantly, especially during peak hours.
Osiyemi reiterated that the project aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s long-term commitment to developing sustainable transport systems and upgrading critical infrastructure across Lagos. He advised commuters to plan their journeys carefully, allow extra travel time, and obey all traffic officials posted along the route. The temporary delays, though inconvenient, are expected to yield smoother, more reliable roads once the work is complete.
