Kwara State Government has restricted some categories of vehicles from making use of Ahmadu Bello Way, GRA, Ilorin, the state capital, Media Talk Africa reports.
The restriction notice was issued on Friday, by the state Ministry of Works and Transport, with a directive to Kwara Road Traffic Management Agency, KWARTMA, to commence enforcement with immediate effect.
To this effect, the Ministry has commenced the erection of restriction signages at some designated spots from Challenge Area through Ahmadu Bello Way, which links the seat of power, the state capital.
According to a statement by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Abdulquawiy Olododo, “Ahmadu Bello way is the road network that links the Government House, as such, the signage will be mounted along this axis to restrict access by motorcycles, tricycles, commercial vehicles and heavy duty vehicles of certain categories.”
While informing the members of the public on the readiness to enforce this Government’s directive, the Ag. Chief Executive Officer, KWARTMA, Engr Bamidele Michael affirmed that the move is to complement the existing “No Parking signs on our roads and also enhance safety and security.”
He added that traders should desist from carrying out trading activities on the walkways which were made for pedestrians, particularly in Oja-oba, Gambari, Ita-Amodu, Agaka, Adifa, Gambari, Balogun Fulani, Emir’s Road, Post Office to Challenge, and Muritala Muhammed Way, among others.
Bamidele warned that driving against traffic (one – way) is on the rise and hence any driver found culpable will be sanctioned according to the law.
