Many Lagos residents avoid pedestrian bridges despite safety risks
Some Lagos residents are risking their lives by crossing busy highways instead of using available pedestrian bridges. Observations show that bridges in areas like Oshodi, Isolo, and Ikeja are often deserted, with many pedestrians citing inconvenience and stress as reasons for not using them. Residents mention issues such as the distance of bridges from crossing points, poor lighting, and concerns about security, especially at night. Despite enforcement efforts, the practice of crossing highways directly continues.
What happened
- Many pedestrians in Lagos, including Mariam Okoro, say they avoid bridges because they want to reach their destinations quickly and find the bridges inconvenient.
- A Lagos State Kick Against Indiscipline official noted that some residents are reluctant to use bridges at night due to poor lighting and security concerns.
- Babatunde said KAI officials periodically arrest people who cross highways, but enforcement has not stopped the behavior.
- Emmanuel Muyiwa and Michael Adeoye described the bridges as stressful to climb and too far from desired crossing points.
- Residents also complained about dirty and smelly conditions on some bridges, as well as the risk of robbery due to lack of lighting at night.
