Third Mainland Bridge to be closed for 2 weeks

 

The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Lagos Island-bound traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge for two weeks, starting Wednesday, January 13, 2021, as part of ongoing rehabilitation works.

Federal Controller, Works Lagos, Engr. Popoola Olukayode said this in a statement, issued at the weekend, titled: “Shifting of current diversion point towards Oworonsoki and closing of the Lagos Island-bound carriageway including the Adekunle slip Road.”

Olukayode, who also notified the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, called for cooperation and understanding from the public, particularly, motorists.

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According to Popoola, “The contractor plans to shift the current diversion point 2 kilometres towards Oworonsoki and close to traffic  the Lagos Island-bound carriageway including the Adekunle bound slip road beside the current diversion points for two weeks starting from Wednesday, January 12, to 27, 2021 to enable her to remove, replace and cast in place joint 23 after the current diversion point alongside the other two joints, 16 and 17 she is working on  presently on the Lagos Island-bound carriageway.”

He explained that after casting of the three joints and asphalting, the whole Lagos Island-bound carriageway will be reopened to traffic.

Popoola, however, assured that the repairs would not be delayed unnecessarily to allow for smooth traffic on the bridge.