The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reconstruct and upgrade major roads within Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA), including Ladoke Akintola, Oladipo Bateye, Tayo Ayeni, Adetunji Adeoba and Sowemimo roads.
The intervention is part of Lagos’ broader urban regeneration drive targeting ageing infrastructure in GRA communities such as Ikeja, Ikoyi and Victoria Island, where increasing traffic pressure and drainage challenges have made routine maintenance insufficient for road sustainability.
The initiative was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Office of Infrastructure under the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure where residents were briefed on the scope of the projects and the expected disruptions during construction.
Speaking at the meeting, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, said the works form part of the state’s ongoing effort to upgrade critical road networks and improve connectivity within urban centres.
He said solar-powered streetlights would also be installed along the corridors to improve safety, visibility and sustainability, particularly at night.
He explained that Ikeja GRA roads have over time transitioned from purely residential streets into busier urban corridors, a development that has placed additional strain on existing infrastructure and necessitated full reconstruction rather than periodic repairs.
Daramola, also assured residents that the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure would maintain continuous engagement throughout the construction period to address concerns as they arise.
He urged property owners in the area to comply with approved building setbacks and avoid encroaching on road alignments, warning that such practices often complicate infrastructure upgrades.
