Glamtush reports that the Federal Government has pegged vehicle speed limits on the Third Mainland bridge at 80 kilometres per hour.
This online news platform understands that Minister of Works, David Umahi, declared the latest speed limit during the official opening of the bridge.
The minister, who was represented by the Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, expressed gratitude to Lagosians for their patience during the last five months of extensive repairs of the bridge.
The minister, while performing the reopening of the bridge, stated that other ancillary works like the installation of speed limits, guard rails, and CCTV, among others will end by May 24.
He lauded President Bola Tinubu for making funding seamless to achieve an indelible infrastructure upgrade, saying the underdeck rehabilitation would continue without any further hindrance to vehicular traffic.
Meanwhile, Kesha has advised road users to take ownership of the infrastructure and protect every installation on the bridge.
Also, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has cautioned motorists against overspeeding as there are speed cameras that would capture them, with appropriate fines .
Osiyemi commended the federal government for the project, which according to him, is a total renewal of one of the most important bridges in Nigeria.
Motorists plying the road appreciated the federal government for collaborating with the State Government to rehabilitate the Third Mainland Bridge.
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