Federal Government Will Shut Down Third Mainland Bridge For Repair

The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will be closed for repairs from Saturday, October 21, at midnight, until Sunday, October 22, at midnight, according to a statement from the Federal Government on Thursday.

In a statement, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, said the government was prepared to commence extensive restoration work on the bridge, commencing with repairs of the crucial sections.

The Federal Government, according to Kesha, wants to let the driving public know that it is now developing preparations to carry out extensive repairs on the Third Mainland Bridge.

"However, in order to alleviate the pains currently being experienced on the bridge, the Ministry would be carrying out palliative works on the most critically failed sections along the Adeniji bound carriageway on Sunday, Oct. 22, preparatory to the comprehensive repair works," she said.

She urged drivers to assist the traffic management staff by following all directions regarding any detours in order to ensure smooth traffic flow.

"However, motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible during the period of the palliative works as the Adeniji bound of the bridge will be closed to traffic from Saturday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, 22nd 12.00 midnight," she said