By Mohammed Adekola
Lagos State Government has design five operational parks for trucks in the Lekki-Epe corridor in anticipation of the e-call-up system’s launch on August 1, 2024.
This strategic initiative aims to regulate truck movements and prevent the traffic congestion previously seen at Apapa and Tin Can Ports.
According to Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the designated parks for articulated trucks in the Lekki-Epe corridor are Hog Marketing Limited in Okorisan, Epe, Nilmage Two4Seven in Poka, Epe, Goldspeed Freight Agency Ltd. opposite Dangote Refinery on Lekki Coastal Road, Diamond Star Ports and Terminal Ltd. in Abule Panu, Lekki-Epe, and Tal Concept Ltd. at HFP Brick Industry on Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Lagos State Government has mandated that all articulated trucks operating in the corridor must be equipped with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags.
This requirement aims to streamline and automate the management and tracking of truck movements once the system goes live next month.
Another initiatives in the implementation plans include the separation of wet and dry cargo and the deployment of vehicle inspection services at parks for vehicle certification.
These measures are designed to eliminate traffic congestion, address environmental concerns, and reduce accidents caused by trucks along the corridor.
They will also help manage the increased activity expected from the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Port, and other entities.
