FG to shut down Third Mainland Bridge noon today

FG to shut down Third Mainland Bridge noon today

The Federal Ministry of Works says there will be total closure of the Third Mainland Bridge today Wednesday for 24 hours.

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this in a statement, saying the total closure from noon was in continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation of the bridge.

She said it was to allow the contractor carry out major repair on the bridge.

Her statement read, “Consequently, the bridge would not be opened to traffic during this critical 24-hour period. Thus, all road users are advised to use alternative routes during this period.

“Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch- free movements in order to minimize the discomfort during this critical 24-hour period.

The Lagos State Government, through its Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, also gave a notification for the planned total closure of the bridge.

“All road users are advised to use alternative routes already provided during this period as the bridge will not be opened to traffic for 24-hours,” Osiyemi said.

Thanking the general public for their patience and cooperation, Osiyemi assured that the traffic management officials would be on ground to manage traffic and minimise inconveniences.