Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Federal Government has announced a sweeping ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles from operating on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and all major bridges under federal supervision across Lagos State, a directive aimed at safeguarding the newly constructed superhighway from premature deterioration and misuse. The restriction, which takes effect this week, was announced in a statement issued on Sunday, June 28, 2026, by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare.
Dare explained that the decision was introduced to protect the newly constructed parts of the superhighway from misuse and deterioration, stressing that the measures were necessary to preserve the road and ensure its long-term sustainability. "Allowing commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the route could pose safety concerns and also contribute to early deterioration of the road," he stated, describing the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a "world-class infrastructure" that must be protected from abuse. The restriction extends beyond the expressway to include all bridges across Lagos State under federal supervision, with the controller warning that indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles on highways and bridge sections would no longer be tolerated. According to him, such activities obstruct traffic flow, create safety hazards, and damage road infrastructure over time.
The Federal Ministry of Works further prohibited the indiscriminate disposal of refuse along highway corridors, describing the practice as unacceptable and harmful to public infrastructure. Dare cautioned that violators of the directives would face strict enforcement actions as authorities intensify efforts to maintain order and proper use of the facility. He disclosed that warning signages highlighting the restrictions have already been installed at strategic points along the highway, while task force officials would be stationed at key locations to ensure full compliance. "The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a world-class infrastructure that requires proper maintenance and protection," Dare said, urging motorists, transport operators, and the general public to comply with the directives in the interest of public safety and infrastructure preservation.
The latest restrictions come as the Federal Government accelerates work on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, one of its flagship transport infrastructure projects. In December 2025, the Presidency announced that Nigeria had secured approximately $1.2 billion in financing from the United Arab Emirates to support the construction of a key 56-kilometre section of the highway. The funding was expected to boost the delivery of the project, which will ultimately stretch 700 kilometres along Nigeria's Atlantic coastline, connecting major commercial and economic hubs from Lagos to Calabar. Earlier, in September 2025, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the Federal Government had procured contracts worth over N3 trillion for multiple sections of the coastal highway spanning Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. According to Umahi, Section I, which begins in Lagos, was awarded at N1.068 trillion, with 30 per cent of the contract sum already paid to the contractor, while Section II, which traverses swampy terrain and includes several flyovers linking to the Dangote Refinery corridor, was procured at N1.6 trillion.
With the ban now in effect, commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators are expected to comply with the new regulations or face strict enforcement actions from task force officials deployed along the highway. The Federal Government has 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.
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