LASG announces partial closure of Lagos-Abeokuta road over rehabilitation repairs

By Adeola Ogunrinde

The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway to allow major repairs on deteriorated sections of the road.

The rehabilitation is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and will last for four weeks. The repairs, which the Federal Ministry of Works will oversee, will impact traffic between the U-Turn Bus Stop and Sango Tollgate, affecting both inbound and outbound lanes.

According to the Lagos State Government, the planned exercise is part of the government’s broader commitment to improving transport infrastructure and road safety across the state.

Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement, outlined the scope, timeline, and traffic management plan.

Osiyemi explained that the rehabilitation will be carried out in phases to minimize disruption. “The repair works will be executed in two stages, with traffic diverted in a controlled manner to ensure continuous movement while construction progresses,” he said.

Western Post confirmed that the first phase of the repair will focus on the Abeokuta-bound section, where traffic from Lagos and Abule-Egba will be redirected to one side of the carriageway for lane-by-lane repairs, and the second phase, which is scheduled for early March, will target the Lagos-bound stretch between Obadeyi Bus Stop and Ekoro Junction.

Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys, observe traffic signs, and cooperate with officials during the repairs, while also understanding that the partial closure is temporary and full access will be restored upon completion of the rehabilitation.