Ministry of works bans okada, tricycles on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

The Federal Ministry of Works has banned the operation of commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as part of efforts to protect the newly constructed superhighway from misuse and premature deterioration.

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, announced the directive on Sunday, stating that the restriction will take effect this week.

According to Dare, the measure is aimed at preserving the integrity of the highway and ensuring its long-term sustainability.

He also warned that indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles would no longer be permitted along the coastal highway and on bridges across Lagos State.

In addition, the ministry prohibited the indiscriminate dumping of refuse along highway corridors, describing the practice as harmful to public infrastructure.

Dare warned that anyone found violating the new directives would face strict enforcement as authorities intensify efforts to ensure proper use of the road.

He disclosed that warning signs outlining the restrictions had already been installed along the highway, while task force officials would be deployed to strategic locations to enforce compliance.

Describing the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a world-class infrastructure project, the Federal Controller stressed the importance of protecting and maintaining the facility.

He urged motorists and other road users to comply with the regulations in the interest of public safety and infrastructure preservation.

According to him, safeguarding the highway will extend its lifespan and enable Nigerians to derive maximum benefit from the project.