The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, bans the operation of commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Officials say the restriction is intended to prevent misuse and reduce premature wear that could damage the newly constructed superhighway. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, announces that the ban takes effect this week.
The ministry also highlights other measures meant to protect the road infrastructure. It warns against indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles on the coastal highway and on bridges within Lagos State, and it prohibits dumping refuse along highway corridors. Authorities indicate that warning signages have been installed along the route and that task force officials will be deployed at strategic points to monitor compliance.
Across the reports, the common rationale is preservation of the highway’s integrity and long-term sustainability, along with improved public safety. The government states that enforcement actions will follow for violators, and it urges road users to comply with the new regulations.
