Apapa Gridlock: Osinbajo's Presidential Task Force completed task, LASTMA take over


• Apapa Wharf road – Completed since 2018 and already in use.

• 1.4km Liverpool road – Almost completed but open for public use.

• 2.9km Creek road – Almost completed but open for public use.

• Apapa-Oshodi Expressway from Creek road to Tin Can Port gate 1 – Almost completed.

• Apapa-Oshodi Expressway from Tin Can Port gate 1 to Mile 2 – at advanced stage of completion

• Tin Can Island Transit Truck Park - Completed and now in use


PROBLEMS

Return of idle trucks that park on the road for many days cause of traffic/gridlock in Apapa


Return of indiscriminate parking of trucks, tankers, containerized heavy duty vehicles on roads leading to Apapa and its environs

COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown altered the pace of work.


The temporary closure of major transit routes like Third Mainland Bridge, Eko Bridge and several other roads have impacted the Apapa route.


OUTSTANDING ISSUES

Other development includes the adoption of a Call-up system for trucks at the Lagos Port which is at advanced stage and will soon be deployed but when deployed no trucks will be expected on the roads unless called up.


The Nigerian Port Authority says it would deploy the use of inland waterways/terminals to evacuate cargo.


To improve cargo inspection, three scanners have been approved by the Federal Government and would soon be procured and installed at Apapa Port to improve the service’s efficiency.


Over 300 more scanners will be installed at other critical entry points of the country when the National Single Trade Window comes into full swing.


CONCLUSION

Traffic management and execution is State matter. It is important to note that the Presidential Taskforce has finished its work in Apapa and has handed over traffic management to the Lagos State government.

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