The Third Mainland Bridge Will Undergo A Three-month Rehabilitation By FG

The 11.8-kilometer Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will undergo full restoration starting on November 1 and lasting three months, according to a statement made on Saturday by the Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi.

Umahi made this statement while inspecting the Third Mainland Bridge's underdeck and lagoon portions, among other bridges. Umahi, a group of engineers, Federal Ministry of Works directors, and journalists examined the Third Mainland, Carter, Independence, and Falomo Bridges' lagoon sections.

Umahi also examined Apapa's Marina Bridge. He stated that all of the Third Mainland Bridge's resurfacing would be completed by midnight on the weekend with the least amount of inconvenience to drivers.

"We are going to mill out the excess asphalt and retain only two millimetres," he said. The minister said the proposed maintenance of Third Mainland Bridge, which would last three months was the first phase meant to secure the integrity as well aesthetics of the upper deck components of the bridge

He clarified that in order to maintain the bridge's aesthetic appeal, CCTV cameras, solar-powered lighting, and railing replacement will all be installed for maximum security. The minister reassured drivers that the three-month maintenance project wouldn't cause them any inconvenience because it would only happen on weekends and between midnight and four in the morning.

He continued by saying that because the job was urgent, multiple contractors would be hired. Phase Four would involve fixing deflection slabs, bearings, piers, and pile caps. The minister bemoaned the fact that continual rehabilitation was required because the majority of the bridges were over 60 years old and had outlived their intended lifespan.

The Third Mainland Bridge was originally shut down for emergency resurfacing of some damaged sections from midnight on October 21 to midnight on October 22.