October 19, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to carry out repairs
A statement issued on Thursday, by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, said the closure will start from midnight on Saturday, Oct. 21, to midnight on Sunday, Oct. 22.
She noted that the Government was ready to begin comprehensive rehabilitation work on the bridge, starting with repairs of the critical portions.
“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.
Kesha, who urged motorists to cooperate with the traffic management officials by obeying and observing all diversions as directed for seamless movement, also encouraged motorists to use alternative routes where possible during the period of repair.
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