I join the good people of Lagos State to commend the Lagos State Government on infrastructure development, especially in the area of road construction.

It is gratifying that the Lagos-Epe Expressway has progressed without stoppage.

However, the announcement of commencement of comprehensive repairs of the main sections of the road require drastic measures that will ease the expected traffic congestion and the pains that people will go through. The sections to be affected by the repairs are the busiest portions of the road.

I therefore humbly suggest the following measures:

1. Permanent traffic officers should be stationed at major sections of the road during the period of the repairs, to manage traffic.

2. Emergency medical services along the road corridor should be maintained, to cater for cases that may require urgent medical attention.

3. Effective collaboration between federal and Lagos State authorities to open the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as alternative route for motorists.

4. Accelerate the construction of the Lekki Regional Road to ease traffic congestion on the main expressway.

5. Consider late night hours for serious repairs works and movement of heavy machinery and equipment.

Given the peculiar terrain of the Eti-Osa area, government should consider more lasting road maintenance mechanisms that may involve either concrete or interlocking paving stones to achieve maximum efficiency and durability.

With the humongous amount of money coming into the coffers of Lagos State from the Federation Account and IGR, a permanent solution to road construction and maintenance should not be difficult to attain.

God bless Lagos State.

God bless Nigeria.

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN

Lekki, Lagos.

13/11/2025