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By Moses Akaigwe
In line with the successful completion of the Chevron to Admiralty Way stretch on the Lagos-bound carriageway, the Lagos State Government has released a comprehensive traffic management plan to facilitate rehabilitation works on the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki-Ajah Expressway.
As part of the traffic management strategy, there will be a total closure of the Epe-bound carriageway from Admiralty Way junction to Jubilee Bridge, Ajah.
This measure, according to statement issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, will enable uninterrupted construction work to be executed from intersection to intersection.
Traffic diversion plan
Vehicular traffic will be diverted to the Lagos-bound carriageway with preference for peak-periods:
Morning Peak (5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
•Two lanes will serve Lagos-bound traffic.
•One lane will serve Epe-bound traffic.
Evening/Night Peak (3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.)
•Two lanes will serve Epe-bound traffic.
•One lane will serve Lagos-bound traffic.
Motorists are strongly advised to utilize the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road as an alternative route where feasible.
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other traffic management personnel will be strategically deployed along the corridor to ensure seamless movements. Also, a tow truck will be stationed on-site to provide swift response to breakdowns and emergencies.
Night-Time Intersection Closures
Partial closures and restricted traffic flow will be enforced at strategic intersections during night-time operations.
The affected locations include: Admiralty Way Junction, Maruwa Intersection, Freedom Way Intersection, Chisco Intersection, Jakande Intersection, Igbo-Efon Intersection, Chevron Intersection, Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza to VGC and VGC to Jubilee Bridge, Ajah.
In addition, all intersections along the corridor will be fully closed for eight (8) hours at night during asphalt laying operations to ensure quality delivery and operational safety.
Phased Implementation Timeline
Similar to the Lagos-bound rehabilitation, works on the Epe-bound carriageway will be executed in clearly defined phases as outlined below:
● Lekki Admiralty Way Junction to Maruwa Intersection – 1,790m (7 days)
● Maruwa Intersection to Freedom Way Intersection – 1,500m (6 days)
● Freedom Way to Chisco Intersection – 970m (5 days)
● Chisco to Jakande Intersection – 1,880m (9 days)
● Jakande to Igbo-Efon Intersection – 1,570m (8 days)
● Igbo-Efon to Chevron Intersection – 1,060m (6 days)
● Chevron to Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza – 970m (5 days)
● Lekki Conservation Toll Plaza to VGC U-Turn – 3,460m (13 days)
● VGC U-Turn to Ajah Jubilee Bridge – 910m (5 days).
Corresponding rehabilitation works will also be undertaken on the Lagos-bound carriageway in phased segments.
The Lagos State Government urges motorists and residents to cooperate fully with traffic management officials, adhere strictly to diversion signage, and plan their journeys accordingly throughout the construction period.
