Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command, has cautioned residents to desist from crossing the expressway, but to make use of pedestrian bridges.
The Deputy Corps Commander, Christy Okonkwo, gave the advice on Thursday during public enlightenment campaign on the need to use make use of the bridges at the popular UNIZIK Junction in Awka.
She said the sensitization was necessary to minimize casualties and ensure safety of road users, warning that the Command would soon commence arrest of defaulters.
The Deputy Corps Commander to the audience, “We’re here to sensitize the pedestrians on the need for them to use the pedestrian bridges and not the expressway.
“The government has created the bridge which is essentially meant for the pedestrians to make use of.
“We call on pedestrians to stop crossing the expressway but to make use of the bridge for their safety. They should keep safety in their hearts because safety is everybody’s business.”
Reacting to excuses by some pedestrians on the congestion of the bridge, occupied by petty traders and beggars, Okonkwo assured clearance of the bridge to avoid obstruction and ensure free flow of traffic.
“We’ll also ensure steady presence of security personnel to guarantee safety of users of the bridge during the day and night.
“After the public enlightenment and sensitization, we’ll start enforcement of arrest of defaulters and penalties metted accordingly,” she warned.
