The Lagos State Government has directed communities operating gated streets to ensure that such gates are opened daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the festive period to ease traffic flow across the state
The government also ordered owners of gates and other structures erected on public roads without approval from the Ministry of Transportation to remove them within seven days.
The directive was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
The statement read, “The Lagos State Government has directed communities operating gated streets to ensure that such gates are opened daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the festive period to ease traffic flow across the State.
“The Government also called on owners of gates and structures erected on public roads without prior approval from the Ministry of Transportation to remove them within seven (7) days of this notice.
“According to the Ministry of Transportation, this directive is in line with established State guidelines and aligns with the THEMES+ Agenda of the current administration, which prioritises the free flow of traffic, safety of lives and property, and the enhancement of ease of doing business in Lagos State.”
While acknowledging the security benefits associated with gated streets, the ministry stressed the need to keep roads accessible, particularly alternative routes currently experiencing increased traffic due to heightened travel, commercial activities, tourism and entertainment during the festive season.
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