The bridge is a toll bridge and its use is restricted to private and commercial vehicles with a total seating capacity not exceeding 26.The toll gate is located at the Lekki end of the bridge. Tolling has been controversial The Lagos State government, on the other hand, has argued that the collection of tolls is not only required to maintain the bridge but also to generate funds for building other bridges to link parts of Lagos. The waterway above which the bridge is built is owned and controlled by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Apart from vehicular traffic, the bridge also serves as a recreational facility. Fitness inclined residents of Lekki phase 1 and Ikoyi use the wide curbs of the bridge for jogging and running, usually in the early mornings and evening