The Lagos State Government has announced that contractors handling the rehabilitation of the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway—specifically the Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge, Ajah section—will vacate the project site on Thursday, December 4, 2025, and resume work in January 2026.
According to the government, the temporary suspension is intended to ease traffic congestion along the busy corridor during the festive season, reduce travel time, and ensure stress-free commuting for residents and visitors throughout the yuletide period.
The State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this during a joint inspection tour of the project site alongside the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and representatives of the construction firm, Messrs CRCC.
Osiyemi expressed empathy for commuters who have endured delays due to the ongoing works, assuring them that palliative measures will be completed before the contractors vacate the site.
> “We understand the traffic challenges this project has caused, but it’s equally important to fix the road because bad roads also create traffic. By the end of work tomorrow, all activities will be suspended, and the road will be opened for use,” the Commissioner stated.
He added that government officials are mindful of increased movement into Lagos during the festive period, especially with many residents returning from the diaspora, noting that the state is committed to ensuring free vehicular movement throughout December.
Osiyemi further explained that full rehabilitation works would resume in January after a technical evaluation of timelines and traffic management measures. “We’ll announce the new schedule once plans are finalized, and we’ll ensure adequate traffic control when work resumes,” he said.
In his remarks, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, affirmed that the decision followed on-site assessments and consultations with stakeholders.
> “We’ve seen the progress made so far and have directed the contractor to demobilize temporarily and return in January. Sections, including the Chevron intersection, have been reopened, and the remaining parts will be open to traffic by Thursday,” Daramola said.
He emphasized that Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu regards the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway as a strategic infrastructure corridor serving residential, commercial, and industrial communities along the axis, and its rehabilitation aligns with the administration’s commitment to durable road networks and enhanced quality of life for Lagosians.
