FG fully opens Third Mainland Bridge with speed cameras

The Federal Government has installed speed limit cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge to encourage responsible driving, preserve the bridge, and improve safety.

The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Keisha, announced the unofficial re-opening of the bridge on Thursday in Lagos.

She said that the speed limit was being set in conjunction with the Federal Road Safety Corps.

Supreme News recalls that the Federal Government had, on Jan. 9, begun comprehensive rehabilitation on the bridge due to several failed portions of it.

She disclosed that the speed cameras would be displayed conspicuously at the median to capture motorists who would exceed the limit.

She explained that anyone caught speeding would not face immediate penalties on the spot.

Keisha said, “Today we are fixing the speed limits. It is in conjunction with the Federal Road Safety Corps, and they are on the bridge now doing that.

“The speed limit has been designed to be 80 km/h. So, if you speed past 80km in the next few weeks, your honourable commissioner will have you to contend with.

“And at the renewal of your vehicle licence, you will be surcharged. So it’s no longer going to be business as usual.’’