Lagos Govt Threatens To Sanction Truck Drivers Violating Height Restriction Barriers On Bridges

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned truck drivers of the height restriction barriers for articulated vehicles on the Stadium, Ojuelegba and Dorma long Bridges.

The state government also threatened to sanction any truck drivers who run into the barriers and violate the driving rules in the state.

EDITOR’S PICKS

• We’ve Discovered Plans To Stage Violent Protests Across Nigeria – DSS

• Sanwo-Olu Vows To Take Over Medical Expenses Of Lagos Boy With Missing Intestines

• Fuel Subsidy Removal: Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Distribution Of Food Items In Lagos

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, made the threat in a statement on Monday.

Toriola said that the barriers were mounted following series of stakeholders’ meetings held to forestall incessant articulated vehicle accidents, which has claimed lives and property.

He emphasised that signages have been mounted to notify truck drivers ahead of the height restriction barriers, but regrated that some of the drivers still run into them, thereby damaging the facilities.

The top official also stated that the government had resolved to impose sanctions on drivers who violate the rules and had also stationed enforcement personnel at the facilities for monitoring purposes.

FURTHER READING

• Tinubu Recalls ALL Ambassadors

• Permanent Representatives To UN Exempted From Ambassadors’ Recall – Presidency

• ICYMI: Lagos-Abuja To Take Four Hours Through ‘Supersonic Highways’ – FG

“The Lagos State Government is equally urging truck drivers to exercise patience when driving in these areas, as the installation of truck barriers aims to prevent accidents,” the statement reads in part.

Click to watch our video of the week

---

Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:

Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.

Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.

Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611