The announcement was made by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr. Olufemi Dare, who said the restriction is aimed at preventing misuse of the multi-billion-naira infrastructure and ensuring its long-term durability.
According to the Ministry of Works, the decision forms part of broader traffic management strategies designed to preserve the highway, reduce accidents, and maintain free movement of vehicles along the coastal corridor.
In addition to the ban on motorcycles and tricycles, the government also prohibited indiscriminate parking of trucks, articulated vehicles, and other heavy-duty vehicles along the highway and on all bridges across Lagos State. Authorities warned that violators would face strict enforcement, adding that officials have already been deployed to strategic locations while road signs have been erected to notify road users of the new regulations.
The ministry further announced a ban on the indiscriminate dumping of refuse along the highway, describing the practice as a threat to road infrastructure, drainage systems, and the environment.
Officials urged motorists, transport operators, and residents to comply with the new directives, stressing that protecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is essential to preserving the nation's investment and ensuring the road serves Nigerians for decades.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of the Federal Government's flagship infrastructure projects, designed to enhance connectivity, promote economic activities, and boost tourism along Nigeria's southern coastline. Authorities insist that enforcing the new restrictions will help maintain the highway's quality and ensure safer travel for all road users.
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