The Federal Government has reopened the Third Mainland
Bridge.
The opening of the bridge comes after one month of its
closure for maintenance work.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun
Osiyemi said in a Thursday statement, said, “We are pleased to announce that
parts of the Third Mainland Bridge which were closed last month will reopen
today 21st December, 2023 by 6 pm.
“Following essential maintenance, the entire bridge is now
fully accessible to the public, ensuring smoother connectivity and safe
commuting,” he added.
He commended Nigerians for their “patience during the
temporary closure,” adding that the government understood the inconvenience the
closure may have caused.
Osiyemi maintained that the reopening reaffirms the
government’s commitment to infrastructure upkeep and public safety.
The move came over one month after the Federal Government
through the Ministry of Works announced that it would be closing two ramps of
the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs.
The November 1 move as announced by the Federal Controller
of Works in Lagos, Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha noted that repair works will begin
with the ramps connecting Oworoshoki to Adekunle and Lagos- Island (Adeniji
Adele ) to Adekunle simultaneously.
Following the maintenance work, motorists were advised to
cooperate with the traffic management officials by obeying and observing all
diversions and also using alternative routes.
The Third Mainland extends nearly 12 kilometres (7.5 miles)
to link Lagos Island, the business heart of the city, with the mainland where
most people live.
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