LASG Completes 9km Chevron–Admiralty Way Stretch of Lekki–Ajah Expressway 14 Days Ahead of Schedule

LASG Completes 9km Chevron–Admiralty Way Stretch of Lekki–Ajah Expressway 14 Days Ahead of Schedule

The Lagos State Government has completed the rehabilitation of a critical 9-kilometre stretch of the Lekki - Ajah Expressway ahead of its projected deadline, underscoring its resolve to fast-track strategic infrastructure delivery across the state.

The completed section, which runs from Chevron to Admiralty Way (Lagos-bound), was delivered in just 27 days—beating the initial 41-day timeline by two weeks.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the project alongside the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and other government officials.

Daramola recalled that the state had earlier unveiled plans to rehabilitate the corridor from the Lekki–Ajah Bridge to the Admiralty Way intersection, spanning approximately 28 kilometres across both the Lagos-bound and Epe-bound carriageways.

He explained that with the successful completion of a critical portion of the Lagos-bound carriageway, preparations are now underway to commence work on the Epe-bound section.

According to him, the urgency attached to the project reflects the strategic importance of the corridor as a major economic and residential artery, as well as the government’s determination to conclude substantial construction activities before the onset of the rainy season, which could hamper progress.

Daramola assured residents that the rehabilitation was executed in line with international best practices, adding that the quality of work meets required engineering standards. He further disclosed that installation of road furniture would commence shortly to enhance safety and durability.

He noted that travel time along the corridor has already improved significantly following the completion of the section.

In his remarks, Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, revealed that comprehensive traffic management strategies were deployed throughout the rehabilitation period to minimise disruptions.

He commended Lagos residents for complying with traffic diversion measures, stating that the high level of cooperation greatly enabled the contractor to deliver the critical section within record time.

Osiyemi added that a similar traffic management framework would be activated as construction progresses to the Epe-bound carriageway, with minor adjustments introduced to optimise traffic flow and improve efficiency.

He urged motorists to adhere strictly to designated alternative routes, assuring that adequate traffic management personnel would be on ground to manage sectional closures and contraflow operations, especially during peak periods.

The Commissioner also encouraged road users to explore alternative corridors, including the Coastal Road and other inner routes, while affirming that continuous monitoring and real-time traffic assessments would be conducted to ensure smooth vehicular movement along the axis.

The rehabilitation forms part of the broader infrastructure drive of the Lagos State Government aimed at improving mobility, reducing travel time, and enhancing economic productivity within the Lekki–Ajah corridor.