FG bans motorcycles, tricycles on Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

The Federal Government has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

The restriction, which takes effect this week, was announced in a statement issued by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Dare said the decision was introduced to protect the newly constructed superhighway from misuse and deterioration.

Dare stated that the measures were necessary to preserve the road and ensure its long-term sustainability.

The federal controller also warned that indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles would no longer be allowed, adding that the restriction applies to the coastal highway and all bridges across Lagos State.

The Federal Ministry of Works further prohibits the indiscriminate disposal of refuse along highway corridors, describing the practice as unacceptable.

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Dare warned that offenders would face strict enforcement measures as authorities move to maintain order.

He disclosed that signages indicating the restrictions had already been installed along the highway.

Dare added that task force officials would be deployed to strategic locations to ensure compliance.

Dare described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a “world-class infrastructure” requiring proper maintenance and protection.

The federal controller urged all road users to comply with the directives in the interest of public safety, stressing that preserving the facility would enhance its lifespan and maintain its value to Nigerians.