There will be partial closure of 3rd Mainland Bridge, from 1st July till November 6 2012, for repair work.
The Third Mainland Bridge is the longest of three bridges connecting Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria to the mainland, the other two being the Eko and Carter bridges. It is one of the longest bridges in Africa. The bridge starts from Oworonshoki which is linked to the Apapa-Oshodi express way and Lagos-Ibadan express way, and ends at the Adeniji Adele Interchange on Lagos Island.
There is also a link midway through the bridge that leads to the Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba. The bridge was built by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC and opened by President Ibrahim Babangida in 1990; it measures about 11.8km in length.
However, there were reports that the Third Mainland Bridge was vibrating, indicating that it needed urgent attention. Remedial work was commenced on the failed portions of the bridge and has been completed.
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| Failing Joints on Third Mainland Bridge |
NigerianEye gathered that some cracks on the bridge are getting worse, and therefore need urgent attention.
However, it seems that authorities are ready to rectify the situation by partilly closing sections the bridge for about Four Months.
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Well its necessary for the repairs,thank God it was discovered on time...
ReplyDeleteMay God help us so that the routes will be clear and not too much traffic,Amen.
Zandra
Nigerian Eye, una fall My hand ooo if u guys had small sense ud know d pic above is an expansion joint nd not a crack...don't panic people 4 no reason...get ur facts 1st...nd u dint mention which section of the bridge will be closed..could we branch off @ herbert macauly?
ReplyDeleteIs better oo, before we hear story. we will be ready to face traffic till it's done.
ReplyDelete@buzz...the caption of the pix is "Failing Joints on Third Mainland Bridge" and not "cracks".
ReplyDeleteWhat parts are closed nah?
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