The Federal Government has prohibited the parking of trucks and other articulated vehicles along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as part of measures to protect the newly constructed road infrastructure and ensure the free flow of traffic.
The directive was announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, during an inspection of the highway. She said the restriction also extends to all bridges across Lagos State, warning that indiscriminate parking of heavy-duty vehicles would no longer be tolerated.
According to the Controller, the government has put in place strict measures to safeguard the world-class infrastructure from activities capable of damaging the road or creating traffic and safety hazards.
“The restriction applies to the coastal highway and all bridges across Lagos State,” she said, adding that enforcement agencies have been directed to ensure full compliance.
In addition to the parking restriction, the Federal Ministry of Works banned the indiscriminate dumping of refuse along highway corridors, describing the practice as unacceptable and harmful to public infrastructure and the environment.
Kesha warned that anyone found violating the new directives would face strict enforcement measures as the government intensifies efforts to maintain order on federal roads.
She disclosed that road signs indicating the restrictions had already been installed along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, while task force officials would be stationed at strategic locations to monitor compliance and prevent violations.
Describing the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a world-class infrastructure project, the Federal Controller stressed the need for collective responsibility in preserving the facility.
She urged motorists, transport operators and other road users to comply with the new regulations, noting that proper maintenance of the highway would enhance its lifespan and ensure it continues to serve Nigerians effectively.
The Federal Government reiterated that protecting critical national infrastructure remains a priority, calling on members of the public to support ongoing efforts by obeying traffic and environmental regulations.
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