The Federal Ministry of Works has banned commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okadas, and tricycles from plying the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, saying the move is aimed at protecting the newly constructed road from misuse, deterioration and activities that could compromise its durability.
The ministry said the restriction is necessary to preserve the infrastructure and ensure it serves its intended purpose for the long term.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, announced the directive in a statement issued on Sunday, explaining that the measure forms part of efforts to safeguard the highway and maintain its standard.
Dare also announced a ban on the indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles along the highway, as well as the dumping of refuse on highway corridors.
According to him, the restrictions apply to the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and all bridges across Lagos State. He added that compliance signages have been installed, while task force officials have been deployed to strategic locations to enforce the directive.
He warned that violators would face strict sanctions, stressing that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is a world-class infrastructure that must be protected from practices capable of undermining its integrity.
The ministry urged motorists and other road users to comply with the new regulations in the interest of public safety and the long-term preservation of the facility.