Commuters along the ever-busy Lekki–Ajah corridor are set for a long but transformative journey, as the Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of an eight-month road rehabilitation project expected to redefine traffic flow and ease the daily gridlock in the area.
The project, which kicks off on Saturday, November 15, 2025, will run until Wednesday, July 15, 2026, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
Osiyemi said the rehabilitation will breathe new life into one of Lagos’s most important routes, long plagued by congestion, potholes, and poor drainage.
“The rehabilitation works on the Lekki–Ajah corridor will begin on November 15, 2025, and are scheduled for completion by July 15, 2026,” he confirmed. “The project aims to improve road quality, enhance traffic flow, and make commuting safer and faster for residents.”
He added that the work will be carried out in two phases to reduce disruption for motorists and businesses along the route, noting that *preliminary works* — such as site preparation and traffic management arrangements — are already underway.
The commissioner assured that traffic diversion plans have been mapped out in collaboration with traffic management agencies to ensure minimal inconvenience during the project’s execution.
“We understand that this is a critical artery connecting Lekki, Ajah, and Epe to other parts of the state,” Osiyemi said. “Our priority is to maintain order and safety while delivering a more durable and efficient roadway.”
The announcement has sparked cautious optimism among Lagosians. While many commuters brace for temporary inconvenience, others see the project as a long-overdue step toward resolving the persistent traffic nightmare that defines the Lekki–Ajah corridor.
By July 2026, the government hopes that patience will finally pay off — with smoother rides, shorter travel times, and a corridor worthy of Lagos’s growing status as a global mega city.
