ARTMA Relocates Bus Stop, Eases Traffic Gridlock At Regina Junction

The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has introduced new traffic measures to end persistent congestion and reduce accidents at Regina Junction in Awka, the state capital.

Regina Junction, located along the Enugu–Onitsha Federal Highway, has for years experienced heavy traffic involving pedestrians, commercial buses, tricycle operators and other road users.

The situation was worsened by commercial vehicles that routinely stopped, waited, loaded and offloaded passengers indiscriminately around the junction, creating congestion and contributing to road crashes, some of which resulted in fatalities.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ARTMA, Hon. Engr. Okonkwo Emeka Konti, said the state government was determined to end the situation because of the danger it posed to motorists, passengers and other road users.

Konti announced that commercial vehicles were now prohibited from stopping, waiting, loading or offloading passengers around Regina Junction on the Awka–Enugu lane.

According to him, the designated stopping point has been relocated about 100 metres from the junction, immediately after Access Bank.

He explained that commercial buses had previously formed multiple queues around the junction, making it difficult and dangerous for motorists approaching from intersecting roads to safely access the expressway.

He added that the congestion often forced motorists to enter the expressway through the speed lane instead of the service lane, increasing the risk of serious accidents.

ARTMA appealed to passengers to cooperate with the new arrangement by walking the short distance to the designated bus stop to board commercial vehicles.

The agency said it was also working with relevant ministries and agencies towards establishing a permanent bus terminal along the route.

ARTMA further urged motorists to obey road markings, stressing that the markings serve as important safety guides that indicate where road users should drive, stop and appropriately share the road.

The agency said strict compliance with road markings would reduce confusion, prevent crashes and contribute to safer roads for all users.