David Umahi, Minister of Works, has announced the installation of surveillance cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos as part of the federal government’s efforts to enhance security and enforce traffic regulations.
Speaking on Sunday during a stakeholder engagement meeting on the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, Umahi revealed that closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been placed on the bridge and beneath it, with an official inauguration set to take place soon.
He noted that ministry officials would monitor the footage in real-time to regulate speed and ensure compliance with road safety measures.
The former Ebonyi governor further disclosed that the bridge rehabilitation project has been extended to Falomo, where streetlights and additional surveillance cameras have also been installed.
“Let me also announce that we have extended the bridge rehabilitation, creating a beautiful sight from Third Mainland Bridge down to Falomo. We have installed streetlights and CCTV cameras,” he said.
“Whatever activities take place along that stretch, including the ramps, are being captured on camera and transmitted to Abuja for monitoring. This is similar to the system we implemented on the Second Niger Bridge.”
Umahi urged motorists to adhere to speed limits on the bridge, warning that excessive speeding could lead to the installation of speed bumps, which might cause significant traffic congestion.
“We must educate our people. The speed on that bridge is excessive. If we install speed bumps, it will create heavy gridlock,” he cautioned.
