The Lagos State Government has said that the Third Mainland Bridge would be shut down for two consecutive Sundays to allow for palliative works on the facility.
A statement signed by Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, Permanent Secretary,, Ministry of Transportation, Lagos State said that the bridge would be closed on Sunday, September 17 and September 24, 2023 from 7.00am to 7.00pm each Sunday, to allow for effective repair works.
The statement hinted that this was in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing.
Toriola explained that the plan to carry out repair works on some sections of the bridge would be strictly executed in two phases with phase one focusing on only the most critical sections on the Iyana Oworonshoki inward Adeniji Adele/Lagos Island.
He said the palliative works were scheduled for Sundays to minimise inconveniences for motorists.
He said motorists from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Alapere/Ogudu axis inwards Lagos Island would be diverted towards Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway to link Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue to access Eko Bridge and Lagos Island.
Besides, he stated that motorists from Lagos Mainland going through Herbert Macaulay Road (Adekunle axis) inwards
Lagos Island via 3rd Mainland Bridge would be diverted towards Muritala Mohammed Way to make use of Carter Bridge to link Lagos Island.
The statement added: “Motorists are implored to be patient and observe safety measures during the palliative works on the asphalt pavement of the bridge.”
