Third Mainland Bridge reopens fully to traffic

 

The Federal Government on Saturday fully reopened the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, for public use after over seven-month closure for repairs.

It is expected that with the reopening of the bridge the hiccups and hardship experienced by citizens while commuting between the mainland and island, during the period of repairs, would have eased off.

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, had announced the closure of the over 11.8km bridge on July 24, 2020 for repair works.

Announcing the reopening, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Boade Akinola, said in a statement: “The Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, has today announced in Abuja the final opening to traffic of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos from Saturday, February 27, 2021 at midday.

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“This brings to final completion the rehabilitation and maintenance works which necessitated the partial closure of the Bridge since July 24, 2020.

“Mr. Fashola who gave the directives after reviewing the report from the Director Bridges and Design on the update of the rehabilitation works, thanked Lagosians for their patience and understanding while the rehabilitation work was going on.

Commenting on the full reopening of the bridge, Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, tweeted: “Dear Lagosians, The Third Mainland Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation is completed, and is now fully accessible to all.

“Thank you for your patience and kind understanding during the period of its closure. Please adhere strictly to traffic laws while commuting.”