The Federal Government has raised concerns over excessive speeding by motorists on the newly rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, voiced his concerns during a stakeholder meeting on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, where he also provided updates on ongoing bridge rehabilitation efforts in the state.
Umahi cautioned motorists against reckless driving, warning that if speeding continues, the government may be forced to install speed bumps, which could lead to traffic congestion.
“We have to talk to our people. The speed there is terrible. If we put speed bumps in, then it is going to create heavy hold-ups on the bridge,” he said.
To enhance safety and security, the minister revealed that Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras have been installed on and underneath the bridge. These will soon be inaugurated, with officials on standby to monitor footage and enforce speed regulations.
Additionally, Umahi announced that the bridge rehabilitation has been extended to Falomo, with new streetlights and more CCTV cameras installed. He emphasized that activities along this stretch will be monitored remotely from Abuja.
“Whatever you are doing on that stretch of Falomo to Third Mainland Bridge and the ramps, we are seeing you; it is on camera, and we are also routing it down to Abuja,” he stated.
The government’s measures aim to ensure road safety while maintaining smooth traffic flow on one of Lagos’ busiest bridges.