UPDATE: LASTMA WARNS MOTORISTS TO MAINTAIN SPEED LIMIT ON RENOVATED THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE

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On the lengthy section of the recently reconstructed Third Mainland Bridge that connects the Mainland with other areas of the state, drivers are cautioned by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to drive at the posted speed limit.

This caution was issued on Wednesday by Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki, the agency’s general manager, to agency officers whose jurisdiction includes the Third Mainland Bridge operational zones.

Oki claims that the fully restored bridge is exciting and thrilling to drive on without any obstacles, since it could be too enticing and dangerous for drivers to ignore the speed limit, which could have unfavourable effects.

“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.”

The General Manager urged motorists to obey every traffic sign and other installed traffic related electronic devices where necessary and keep to the approved speed limit.

“Motorists must be conscious of time and plan their journey ahead to avoid unnecessary over speeding while using the bridge and any other link roads across the state.”

He gave the driving public the assurance that, in order to guarantee driver safety and prompt rescue action on the bridge, the agency would send out more personnel, patrol cars, and recovery vehicles.

However, the general manager issued a warning to car owners and drivers, telling them to make sure their cars are in good working order before playing the bridge. The agency would not tolerate any preventable obstructions that could impede traffic on the flyover.

On April 4, 2024, the Federal Government plans to begin accepting traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge.