The Lagos State Government has impounded 10 articulated and heavy-duty trucks for violating the weight restrictions placed on the Third Mainland Bridge.
The operation was carried out by a newly established enforcement team tasked with ensuring compliance with traffic regulations on restricted routes across the state.
Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, made the announcement in a statement issued on Sunday through Taofiq Adebayo, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
According to Giwa, the enforcement action was part of the Sanwo-Olu administration’s broader efforts to protect lives and preserve critical infrastructure by strictly applying traffic laws.
“This exercise underscores the government’s zero-tolerance stance on violations that jeopardize public safety and the integrity of vital road assets,” he said.
He explained that the crackdown followed extensive stakeholder consultations, public awareness campaigns, and multiple advisories informing truck operators of the weight limit on the Third Mainland Bridge.
Despite these efforts, Giwa noted that some operators have continued to disregard the rules, endangering both commuters and the structural health of the bridge.
The Third Mainland Bridge, which links Lagos Mainland to the Island, has recently undergone significant rehabilitation and is now officially closed to vehicles exceeding nine tonnes in weight.
“The restriction is not a random decision. It’s rooted in expert engineering evaluations and existing traffic laws,” he added. “Going forward, violators will face strict penalties, including vehicle impoundment.”
Giwa also stated that LASTMA officers have been instructed to enforce the restrictions rigorously and without exception.
He further revealed that the bridge is now outfitted with high-definition surveillance cameras capable of real-time monitoring and automatic tracking of traffic infractions.
“These smart surveillance systems enable us to identify violators promptly and take appropriate enforcement actions,” Giwa said.
He emphasized that the initiative is part of a larger transportation management plan under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration, aimed at ensuring safer roads and preserving vital infrastructure.
“This is not a punitive measure, but a preventive one,” Giwa concluded. “The goal is to protect both road users and the longevity of our transportation network. Offenders will have their trucks impounded and be sanctioned according to the law.”
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