Lekki-Epe Expressway Gridlock: Commuters Abandon Vehicles, Trek to Beat Traffic
Atume Terfa
The Lekki-Epe Expressway, in Lagos was brought to a standstill on Monday, November 3, 2025, plunging hundreds of commuters into a frustrating ordeal.
The gridlock, which began as early as 7am, showed no signs of easing even by 12pm, with vehicles stuck in an unmoving queue stretching as far as the eye could see. Desperate commuters, tired of waiting, began abandoning their cars and trekking to their destinations, determined to beat the crippling traffic.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with drivers frustrated and exhausted, some resorting to walking long distances under the scorching sun. “It’s been hours, and there’s no movement,” said Bayo
Adeyinka, a financial expert stuck in the traffic also said, “I’ve never seen anything like this before.”
The cause of the gridlock was unclear, but residents pointed to the rain that fell in the early hours of the day, coupled with the usual influx of heavy-duty trucks and poor road infrastructure, as contributing factors.
The Lagos State Government has been working to address the perennial traffic congestion on the Lekki-Epe corridor, but for many commuters, the efforts are yet to yield tangible results.
As the standoff passengers who were affected called on authorities to urgently intervene and restore order to the vital transportation artery.
For now, the Lekki-Epe Expressway remains a symbol of Lagos’ crippling traffic woes, a stark reminder of the urgent need for sustainable solutions to ease the suffering of thousands of daily commuters.
