In response to growing traffic congestion caused by heavy-duty trucks along the Lekki-Epe corridor, the Lagos State Government has announced the enforcement of a tech-driven electronic call-up system to streamline truck movement in the area.
The initiative, set to take effect from Monday, June 16, was disclosed by the Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement released on Sunday by the Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation, Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola.
The Lekki-Epe axis, which hosts major industrial investments such as the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and oil and gas infrastructure, has increasingly become a hotspot for gridlock.
Osiyemi attributed the worsening traffic to industrial activity in the area, which currently sees between 360 to 400 trucks on its roads daily — a number projected to surge to over 4,000 once the Dangote Refinery begins full operations.
“With only one major exit route from the corridor, urgent action is needed,” Osiyemi said. “This new e-call-up system is a proactive step to manage the increasing volume of truck traffic and protect our road infrastructure.”
The digital scheduling system will require truck operators to register online and upload their Authority to Load (ATL) documents.
Only verified trucks will be permitted entry into designated holding parks, where they will wait for an electronic call-up alert before proceeding to their loading destinations.
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The system is expected to curb indiscriminate parking, minimize traffic disruptions, and ease the pressure on already overstretched roads.
It mirrors similar strategies implemented in other congested port zones, like Apapa, to promote organized freight movement.
Describing the move as a “bold reform,” Osiyemi emphasized that the policy marks a significant shift in Lagos’ transport and logistics strategy — particularly for rapidly industrializing corridors like Lekki-Epe.
He appealed to all stakeholders, including truck owners, operators, and logistics managers, to comply voluntarily with the system to ensure its success and avert further traffic breakdowns.
“This is not just about convenience; it’s about safety, efficiency, and preserving the viability of one of Lagos’ most important industrial corridors,” the commissioner said.