As industrial activities surge across the Lekki-Epe corridor, the Lagos State Government is taking proactive steps to manage the rising tide of articulated truck traffic in the area.
EpeInsights reports that the exercise which begins on Monday, June 16, 2025 is aimed at regulating truck movements and restoring order to the increasingly congested road network.
This strategic move is in response to the daily presence of between 360 and 400 trucks plying the corridor, which is home to major industrial giants including the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and several oil and gas facilities.
With just one major exit route, the area’s rapid growth has brought mounting traffic and safety concerns.
In a recent interview with TVC News, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, highlighted the urgency of the intervention.
“Projections indicate that truck numbers could rise dramatically the Dangote Refinery alone could dispatch 3,000 to 4,000 trucks daily at full operational capacity,” he said.
To address the looming crisis, the state is deploying the E-Call Up System — a technology-driven solution that introduces a structured, digital scheduling process for truck movements. Under this system, operators must register online and upload their Authority to Load (ATL) documents.
Only verified trucks will be allowed into designated truck parks, where they’ll wait for an electronic call-up notification before heading to their loading points. The system is designed to curb illegal parking, improve traffic flow, boost security, and protect the road infrastructure along the corridor.
Mr. Osiyemi emphasized that this initiative reflects the government’s broader commitment to transforming transport and logistics in Lagos, particularly in emerging industrial zones like Lekki-Epe.
He also called on all stakeholders, including logistics companies and truck operators, to voluntarily comply with the new system to ensure smooth implementation and lasting results.
