The Lagos State Government has impounded 10 articulated trucks and heavy-duty vehicles for breaching the access restriction on the Third Mainland Bridge.
The seizure was carried out by a recently inaugurated
enforcement team tasked with ensuring full compliance with the state’s
regulations on restricted routes.
Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on
Transportation, made the disclosure in a statement released on Sunday and
signed by Taofiq Adebayo, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management
Authority, LASTMA.
Giwa explained that the operation, conducted over the
weekend, aligns with the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to safeguarding
lives and infrastructure by enforcing traffic laws without exception.
“This initiative demonstrates the government’s zero-tolerance
approach to violations that threaten public safety and the structural integrity
of key transport corridors,” he said.
According to him, the enforcement follows several rounds of
stakeholder engagement, public awareness drives, and the issuance of official
advisories regarding the restriction on articulated vehicles using the bridge.
He emphasized that despite repeated warnings, some operators
have continued to flout the directive, posing risks to commuters and the bridge
itself.
The Third Mainland Bridge, which connects the Lagos mainland
to the Island and has recently undergone substantial rehabilitation, is legally
off-limits to vehicles exceeding nine tonnes in weight.
“The restriction is not arbitrary. It is based on
engineering assessments and is supported by existing traffic regulations.
Non-compliance will now attract serious consequences,” Giwa added.
He also revealed that LASTMA officers have been directed to
enforce the regulation strictly, and no offender will be exempt.
He noted that the bridge is now equipped with advanced
surveillance technology, including high-definition cameras capable of real-time
monitoring and automated infraction tracking.
“These technological upgrades allow for swift identification
of violators and ensure consistent enforcement,” he said.
Giwa also stressed that the initiative is part of a broader
road safety and traffic management strategy under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s
administration, focused on responsible road use and infrastructure
sustainability.
“The measure is preventive, not punitive. The aim is to
avoid structural fatigue and ensure safe, smooth traffic flow.
“Violators will have their trucks impounded and face lawful
sanctions,” he said.
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