The Federal Government has banned the operation of commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as part of measures aimed at protecting the newly completed infrastructure from misuse and premature deterioration.
The directive, which takes effect this week, was announced by the Federal Controller Ministry of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare.
Dare said the decision formed part of the ministry’s efforts to preserve the integrity of the superhighway and ensure its long-term sustainability.
“The restriction is introduced to protect the newly constructed superhighway from misuse and deterioration,” he said.
In addition to the ban, the ministry also prohibited the indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles along the highway and its bridges across Lagos State.
According to Dare, the restrictions apply to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and all bridges within the state’s highway corridor.
The ministry further warned against the indiscriminate disposal of refuse along highway corridors, describing the practice as unacceptable and harmful to public infrastructure.
Dare cautioned that violators would face strict enforcement measures, adding that road signs highlighting the new restrictions had already been installed at strategic points along the corridor.
According to him, task force personnel would be deployed to monitor compliance and enforce the directives.
“The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a world-class infrastructure that requires proper maintenance and protection,” Dare said.
Dare urged motorists, transport operators and other road users to comply with the new regulations in the interest of public safety and infrastructure preservation.
He said protecting the facility from abuse will not only enhance its lifespan but also preserve its value for the benefit of Nigerians.
