THE THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE IS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE — FG.

The Federal Government has declared that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will be closed from midnight on October 21st to midnight on October 22nd for repairs.

Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, stated in a statement on Thursday, October 19, that the government was ready to commence extensive restoration work on the bridge, beginning with repairs to the essential areas.

“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 in preparation for the comprehensive repair works,” she said.

Motorists are recommended to take alternate routes whenever feasible throughout the period of the palliative works, since the Adeniji portion of the bridge will be closed to traffic from Saturday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 22 at 12 p.m.”