The Federal Ministry of Works, through Olufemi Dare, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, announced in Lagos on Sunday, 29 June 2026, that commercial motorcycles and tricycles will no longer be allowed on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway from this week as part of enhanced measures to protect the newly completed sections of the strategic road.
The ministry also prohibited indiscriminate parking by trucks and articulated vehicles and warned against the dumping of refuse along the highway corridor, saying the measures are designed to preserve the infrastructure and improve safety for all road users.
In a statement, Dare said the restrictions had become necessary to safeguard the investment in the coastal highway and ensure its long-term sustainability.
“The measures are necessary to protect the newly constructed parts of the superhighway from misuse and deterioration,” Dare said.
The Federal Controller of Works confirmed that the directive also applies to bridges across Lagos State connected to the highway.
He added that regulatory signs have already been installed, while task force officials will be deployed to strategic locations to enforce compliance.
Dare urged motorists and other road users to obey the new rules, describing the highway as a “world-class infrastructure” that requires proper maintenance and protection.
“Preserving the facility will enhance its lifespan and maintain its value to Nigerians,” he added.
The latest directive follows a series of government efforts to safeguard completed sections of the coastal road as construction progresses.
Earlier this year, Minister of Works David Umahi reaffirmed that the project would be delivered in phases and defended its long-term economic value amid public debate over environmental concerns, compensation for affected properties and construction costs.
Stretching from Lagos towards Calabar, the highway is one of the Federal Government’s largest infrastructure projects and is expected to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel times and stimulate trade along Nigeria’s southern coastline.
The new enforcement measures represent another significant step in protecting the expanding transport corridor as additional sections are prepared for public use.
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