The Federal Government has temporarily opened Section 1 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway to ease traffic congestion and improve mobility during the yuletide season.
Epe Insights reports that the 47-kilometre stretch runs from Ahmadu Bello Way Junction, Victoria Island, to Eleko Village Junction on the Lekki Peninsula, and was officially flagged open at a ceremony held at Ahmadu Bello Way.
The temporary opening followed a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the smooth movement of residents and commuters during the festive period.
The six-lane dual carriageway, being constructed by Hitech Construction Company, is part of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project designed to connect coastal states, boost economic growth, enhance tourism, and strengthen regional integration.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, described the project as transformative for Ibeju-Lekki and Lagos State.
Hon. Olowa said the highway aligns with grassroots development goals and federal infrastructure priorities, describing it as a game-changer for residents of the area.
Representing Conference 57, the body of Lagos local government chairmen, Olowa stressed the project’s broader impact on all councils across the state.
He commended the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, for the pace and quality of work, and appreciated Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for sustaining collaboration with the Federal Government.
Earlier, the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, praised the contractors for completing key sand filling and paving works ahead of schedule.
Umahi said the coastal highway would address current traffic challenges while laying a foundation for long-term economic prosperity.
The event attracted local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and government representatives, reflecting the national importance of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway.
