One month after it was closed for maintenance, the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos has officially reinstated by the Federal Government.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi on Thursday, December 21.
He 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 said that the government recognized the hardship the closure may have caused and thanked Nigerians for their “patience during the temporary closure.”
According to Osiyemi, the government’s dedication to maintaining public safety and infrastructure is reaffirmed by the reopening.
The federal government, acting through the Ministry of Works, had notified that it would be closing two ramps on the Third Mainland Bridge in order to make repairs.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha declared on November 1 that ramp repairs linking Oworoshoki to Adekunle and Lagos- Island (Adeniji Adele) to Adekunle will start concurrently.
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.
