- 10 Trucks Seized as Lagos Enforces Third Mainland Bridge Weight Limit
- Giwa disclosed that LASTMA officers have been instructed to enforce the regulation strictly
- Giwa He added that the bridge is now fitted
The Lagos State Government has seized 10 articulated trucks and heavy-duty vehicles for violating the access restriction on the Third Mainland Bridge.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the vehicles were impounded by a newly established enforcement team responsible for ensuring compliance with the state’s regulations on restricted routes.
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Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, revealed this in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Taofiq Adebayo, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
Giwa stated that the weekend operation reflects the Sanwo-Olu administration’s dedication to protecting lives and infrastructure through strict enforcement of traffic laws.
“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 action comes after multiple rounds of stakeholder engagement, public awareness campaigns, and official advisories concerning the restriction placed on articulated vehicles using the bridge.
He stressed that despite these repeated warnings, some operators have continued to disregard the directive, endangering both commuters and the structural integrity of the bridge.
The Third Mainland Bridge, which links the Lagos mainland to the Island and recently underwent major repairs, is legally restricted to vehicles weighing nine tonnes or less.
“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 disclosed that LASTMA officers have been instructed to enforce the regulation strictly, with no exemptions for violators.
He added that the bridge is now fitted with advanced surveillance systems, including high-definition cameras that enable real-time monitoring and automated detection of traffic infractions.
“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.
