Third Mainland Bridge to temporarily close for repairs

The Third Mainland Bridge is set to undergo essential repairs, prompting its temporary closure to motorists, as announced by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation.

The repair work, a joint effort between the Lagos Public Works Corporation (LPWC) and the Federal Ministry of Works, will require the bridge to be closed for two consecutive Sundays, namely September 17 and 24. The closure will be in effect from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on each of these Sundays.

Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, confirmed the scheduled rehabilitation.

He also assured that traffic diversion plans would be implemented to expedite the repair process.

According to him, “The proposed works will be strictly executed in two phases with phase one focusing on only the most critical sections on the Iyana-Oworonsoki inward Adeniji Adele/Lagos Island.”

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In a recently issued travel advisory aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow, there will be a redirection of traffic for specific routes in Lagos.

Traffic traveling from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, specifically the Alapere/Ogudu area heading towards Lagos Island, will be rerouted towards the Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway. From there, they can connect to Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue to access Eko Bridge and Lagos Island.

For motorists on the Lagos Mainland intending to reach Lagos Island via the Third Mainland Bridge through Herbert Macaulay Road (Adekunle area), they will be directed to use Murtala Muhammed Way. This route will lead them to Carter Bridge, providing access to Lagos Island.

Toriola emphasized the importance of driver patience and adherence to safety precautions during the maintenance work on the bridge.

Additionally, he noted that traffic management would be overseen by agencies such as the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigeria Police, and other traffic personnel to ensure efficient traffic control and management.