The Ogun State Government has announced that tolling operations will commence on the Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode Expressway starting Monday, March 24, 2025.
The decision aims to ensure sustainable road maintenance, efficient operations, and improved road safety.
The 14.7km expressway, which had been in a dilapidated state for years, was rebuilt by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration into a modern highway with toll booths and updated infrastructure.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Director-General of the Office of Public-Private Partnerships, Dapo Oduwole, explained that although the road was built under a PPP arrangement, tolling was delayed since 2021 due to the governor’s commitment to easing financial burdens on residents.
“Governor Abiodun recognised the expressway as a strategic corridor for economic activities between Lagos and Ogun State. That urgency led to its completion, and tolling was initially postponed to provide relief for road users,” Oduwole stated.
However, he noted that while the interests of the people were considered, the economic interests of investors must also be balanced, making toll collection necessary after four years of free usage.
He explained that the government exempted certain vehicles from toll payments, including emergency response vehicles such as ambulances, fire service, and patrol vehicles.
“Government-owned security vehicles, Ogun State Government official vehicles, and any other categories as determined by the government will also be exempted,” Oduwole said.
He urged all motorists to comply with the tolling regulations, warning that enforcement measures would be strictly implemented without fear or favour.
The move by the Ogun State government takes a cue from the move by the Federal Government to re-introduce tolling of roads for loan repayment and infrastructure maintenance.
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