The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to motorists, urging them to maintain speed limits while traversing the newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge, set to reopen on April 4.
Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki, General Manager of LASTMA, emphasized the importance of adhering to speed limits while driving on the extensive stretch of the bridge, linking the mainland to other parts of the state.
Addressing officers of the Agency responsible for traffic control on the bridge, Bakare Oki cautioned that the allure of the comprehensively repaired bridge might tempt motorists to exceed speed limits, leading to potentially hazardous situations.
“The government has installed state-of-the-art facilities that will aid motorists in navigating the entire bridge to their various destinations within a reasonable travel time,” stated Bakare Oki.
He urged motorists to respect traffic signs and other electronic devices installed along the bridge and to adhere strictly to the approved speed limit.
“Motorists must be conscious of time and plan their journey ahead to avoid unnecessary overspeeding while using the bridge and any other link roads across the State,” he added.
To ensure the safety of motorists and provide timely intervention in case of emergencies, Bakare Oki assured the public that LASTMA would deploy more personnel, patrol vehicles, and recovery vehicles on the bridge.
However, he cautioned vehicle owners and drivers to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before using the bridge, as the Agency will not tolerate any avoidable obstacles hindering vehicular movements on the flyover.
The Federal Government is set to reopen the Third Mainland Bridge for traffic on April 4, 2024, after comprehensive renovation works.
