The Federal Government has announced plans to revise the design of Section Three of the Deep Sea Port Access Road in Lagos State to reduce the number of structures that may be affected by the project around Eleko Junction.
Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of ongoing road projects in Lagos.
According to the minister, the revised design includes the construction of a cloverleaf flyover at Eleko Junction to improve traffic movement while limiting the impact of the project on nearby communities and properties.
He explained that efforts were being made to ensure that demolition of buildings and other structures at the location is kept to the barest minimum.
Umahi added that the road project would eventually connect to the Sagamu-Benin Expressway, enhancing transportation and logistics along the corridor.
The minister also revealed that an additional contract had been awarded for the construction of service lanes along the route under the Federal Government’s tax credit programme.
He said the service lane project is being handled by Dangote Industries Limited and has reached about 70 per cent completion.
According to him, the first section of the Deep Sea Port Access Road spans 27 kilometres as a dual carriageway, while Section Three covers a similar distance as a three-lane single carriageway.
Umahi disclosed that approximately 16 kilometres of the section have already been completed.
He said discussions with officials of Dangote Industries indicated that work on the project is expected to be concluded between October and November.
The minister noted that the completed road would ease traffic movement from the Deep Sea Port corridor and improve connectivity between Lagos and major highway networks leading to other parts of the country.
He further stated that the 7th Axial Road project is also being developed by the Dangote Refinery, providing additional links to the Lagos-Sagamu-Ore Expressway through multiple access points.
Earlier, the Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Mr Olayiwola Komolafe, said Section Three of the project covers 27.7 kilometres.
He stated that 16.1 kilometres of the road had been completed so far and estimated the total project cost at N128 billion upon completion.
The government expressed optimism that the ongoing infrastructure projects would improve transportation efficiency, support economic activities and enhance access to the Lekki Deep Sea Port and surrounding industrial corridors.