Third Mainland Bridge To Close For Two-Day Palliative Repairs

The Lagos State Government through its Public Works Corporation in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has announced palliative work to be carried out on the failed sections of the 3rd Mainland Bridge on two consecutive Sundays commencing from Sunday 17th and Sunday 24th September, 2023, 7.00 am to 7.00 pm each Sunday.

The proposed works will 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.

Also, the repairs are scheduled for Sundays to minimize inconveniences for motorists.

According to an electronically signed advisory by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation Engr, Abdulhafiz Toriola, the following alternative routes have been made available for use during the rehabilitation works;

Motorists from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Alapere/Ogudu axis inwards Lagos Island will be diverted towards Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway to link Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue to access Eko Bridge and Lagos Island.

People coming from Lagos Mainland going through Herbert Macaulay Road (Adekunle axis) inwards Lagos Island via the 3rd Mainland Bridge will be diverted towards Muritala Mohammed Way to make use of Carter Bridge to link Lagos Island.

Road users are implored to be patient and observe safety measures during the palliative works on the asphalt pavement of the bridge.