The Kwara State Government has imposed restrictions on certain vehicles from using Ahmadu Bello Way in the GRA area of Ilorin, the state capital. The restriction notice was issued on Friday by the Ministry of Works and Transport, directing the Kwara Road Traffic Management Agency (KWARTMA) to begin enforcement immediately.
As part of the new measure, the Ministry has started installing signage at designated locations along Ahmadu Bello Way, from the Challenge Area to the area connecting the seat of government in 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.
