Lagos, Dec. 20, 2023 – The Lagos State Government has ordered all tankers and trailers along the Apapa-Oshodi expressway to stop indiscriminate parking along the axis.
Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser on Transportation to the Lagos State Governor, issued the directive in a statement on Wednesday.
The statement said the directive was a decisive move to address the ongoing congestion and alleviate the challenges faced by commuters along the axis
’In a decisive move to address the ongoing congestion and alleviate the challenges faced by commuters along the Cele Bus stop Inward Tin can Port axis, the Lagos State Government has issued a directive instructing all tankers and trailers to stop the indiscriminate parking along the corridor forthwith.
‘’The directives underscore the commitment of the state government to ensuring the smooth flow of traffic and minimizing disruptions caused by the persistent presence of these heavy-duty vehicles in the specified location, saying the order aims to enhance the overall mobility experience for residents and commuters in the affected area.
“Prioritizing the safety and well-being of the public, the government emphasizes the importance of a clear and unobstructed road network, urging tanker and trailer drivers to comply with this directive or be sanctioned in line with the State Transport Reform Law.” (GBN)
