The Lagos State Government has mandated a temporary cessation of construction activities along a critical stretch of the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway. This action is specifically targeted at easing traffic congestion for the upcoming festive period.
According to a statement released by the state government’s press office on Tuesday, the 2nd of December, 2025, contractors responsible for the rehabilitation work, spanning from the Admiralty Way junction to the Ajah Jubilee Bridge, are scheduled to leave the site on Thursday, the 4th of December, 2025. Work is slated to resume with the second phase of the project by mid-January 2026.
The government explained that the decision to pause the project is intended to ease congestion along the busy corridor during the festive season, shorten travel time, and ensure residents and motorists can move with less difficulty. The administration stressed that this move will help to reduce stress for commuters and prevent the loss of critical man-hours typically caused by heavy traffic.
This crucial announcement was made following a comprehensive joint inspection of the project site. Participating officials included the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, along with representatives from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the construction company, CRCC.
The government reiterated its directive, stating: “The Lagos State Government hereby informs the public that contractors handling the rehabilitation of the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway, from Admiralty Way Junction to the Jubilee Bridge in Ajah, will exit the site on Thursday, December 4, 2025, and will return to begin the second phase of the project by mid-January 2026.”
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The official statement further clarified the benefit: “This planned break is to ease traffic pressure caused by the ongoing works, reduce travel delays, preserve valuable man-hours, and ensure residents enjoy smoother movement during the yuletide season.”
Commissioner Osiyemi offered an apology to all road users for the inconveniences caused so far, emphasizing the government’s commitment to balancing essential infrastructure upgrades with efficient traffic flow.
He also provided assurance that upon the project’s resumption in January 2026, enhanced traffic management measures will be implemented to minimize future disruptions and significantly improve the overall commuting experience.