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LASTMA Sounds Alarm On Speeding As Rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge Reopens
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Agency Deploys More Personnel and Patrol Vehicles for Safety
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Motorists Cautioned Against Overspeeding on Newly Renovated Bridge
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Strict Adherence to Speed Limits and Traffic Signs Mandated
Eko Hot Blog reports that as the long-awaited reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge draws near, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to motorists, urging them to maintain speed limits while driving on the newly renovated stretch linking the Mainland and other parts of the state.
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In an address to LASTMA officers responsible for overseeing the Third Mainland Bridge operational areas, the General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, emphasized the need for caution and adherence to traffic regulations on the rehabilitated bridge.
“The rehabilitated bridge is fascinating to drive on without any impediments, as such it may be tempting and risky not to observe the speed limit thereby resulting in untoward consequences for motorists,” Bakare-Oki cautioned.
He urged motorists to obey every traffic sign and other installed traffic-related electronic devices where necessary, and to keep to the approved speed limit. “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,” he added.
Bakare-Oki further emphasized the importance of conscious time management and journey planning to avoid unnecessary overspeeding while using the bridge and any other link roads across the state.
“Motorists must be conscious of time and plan their journey to avoid unnecessary overspeeding while using the bridge and any other link roads across the State,” he stressed.
In anticipation of the increased traffic flow, LASTMA has assured the motoring public that the Agency will deploy more personnel, patrol, and recovery vehicles to ensure the safety of motorists and timely rescue interventions on the bridge.
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However, the General Manager cautioned owners and drivers of vehicles to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before using the bridge, as the Agency will frown upon any avoidable obstacles capable of hindering vehicular movements on the flyover.
With the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge set for April 4, LASTMA’s proactive measures and stringent enforcement of speed limits aim to maintain order and prevent potential accidents on the newly renovated infrastructure.
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