- Says About 400 Trucks Ply the Axis Daily
Faced with mounting traffic pressure caused by the increasing volume of articulated trucks along the Lekki-Epe corridor, the Lagos State Government is set to commence enforcement of a technology-driven E-Call Up System effective Monday, June 16, 2025.
The Lekki-Epe axis, which hosts critical investments such as the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and several oil and gas installations, continues to witness a surge in industrial and commercial activities. With only one major exit route in the area, this growth has intensified congestion concerns.
In a recent interview on TVC News, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi said an increase in the number of trucks plying the axis necessitated the introduction of the E-Call Up System while emphasising the urgency of proactive traffic management measures.
“We currently have between 360 and 400 trucks operating in the corridor daily, but projections show that the number could rise significantly – with Dangote Refinery alone capable of dispatching 3,000 to 4,000 trucks once operations reach full capacity,” he noted.
He further explained that the E-Call Up System is designed to prevent chaos on the roads by regulating truck movements using a structured scheduling framework, adding that under the new regime, truck operators will be required to register online and upload their Authority To Load (ATL) documents.
Mr. Osiyemi mentioned that only trucks that are validated and cleared will be granted access to designated truck parks, where they will await an electronic call-up notification before proceeding to their loading destinations, stressing that the process is aimed at reducing illegal parking, improving traffic flow, enhancing security and safeguarding road infrastructure along the busy corridor.
The Commissioner said the initiative marks another bold step by the State Government in its commitment to transforming transportation and logistics management in Lagos, especially in fast-growing industrial hubs like the Lekki-Epe axis. He reiterated the need for voluntary compliance by all stakeholders.
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